Summary

  • Man City host Arsenal - listen at top of page

  • Caldentey equalises for visitors with superb finish after interval

  • Shaw's downward header puts hosts in front

  • City will go second with victory; Gunners have drawn last two games

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Emily Salley

  1. Man City 1-1 Arsenal

    That took just 42 seconds after the restart.

  2. 'Great start'

    Man City 1-1 Arsenal

    Niamh Fahey
    Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra at Joie Stadium

    We spoke about the team talk, didn't we? And what a team talk that must've been.

    They came straight out in this second half and rifled one into the top corner from Mariona Caldentey.

    Great goal, great start and game on.

  3. goal

    GOAL - Man City 1-1 Arsenal

    Mariona Caldentey (46 mins)

    The perfect start!

    Arsenal, keen to get themselves back in the game, burst forward with pace and Emily Fox cuts the ball back perfectly for Mariona Caldentey to lash home.

    The Spaniard was in acres of space.

  4. KICK-OFF

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Off we go again at Joie Stadium. Can Arsenal get themselves back in this?

  5. 100 up for Hasegawa

    HT: Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Yui Hasegawa was presented with a framed Man City shirt by manager Andree Jeglertz pre-match, having reached 100 appearances for the club.

    Yui Hasegawa of Manchester City poses for a photo with Andree Jeglertz, Manager of Manchester City, with a framed match shirt having made 100 club appearances prior to the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Joie Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Manchester, England.Getty Images

  6. 'Huge 45 minutes coming up for Arsenal'

    HT: Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Niamh Fahey
    Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra at Joie Stadium

    Huge, huge 45 minutes coming up for Arsenal.

    Best-case scenario, you come out with three points. Worst-case scenario, you don't lose ground too much, and you keep pace with that top five group.

    Huge 45 minutes for Arsenal to try and get something out of this game, a point minimum.

  7. Get Involved

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    As I was saying earlier, managers seem to have their favourites who are 'undroppable' - Slegers is no different - how Kelly can't get into this team I have no idea and as for McCabe...

    Scott

    Seems like Slegers still hasn't learnt from the United and Villa games. Far too slow and lethargic again!

    Dan

    Kim Little of Arsenal interacts with teammate Lotte Wubben-Moy during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Joie Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Manchester, England.Getty Images

  8. HT: Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    What a start to the season it has been for Khadija Shaw.

    Four goals and an assist in her last four games. Already on course for a third successive WSL golden boot.

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    No physicality or pace in midfield for Arsenal. Lovely on the eye but no cutting edge going forward and no legs to support the defence.

    Seamus - Cheshire

  10. 'Arsenal architects of their own problems'

    HT: Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Niamh Fahey
    Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra at Joie Stadium

    Arsenal let Man City into the game because they were playing it around at the back when they didn't need to.

    They're architects of their own problems at the moment. Maybe they need to play more direct to Alessia Russo and get a foothold in this game again.

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    Hard to believe I am watching a European Champion.

    Darcon

  12. HALF-TIME

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    That sums up Arsenal's performance. There's only seconds left in this opening half, but they're far too slow to get the ball into the box.

    City have had three times as many shots as the Gunners, and it's the hosts who head into the break on top.

    Khadija Shaw of Manchester City celebrates scoring her team's first goalGetty Images

  13. Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Goalscorer Khadija Shaw looks to be in a bit of pain as she's caught late by Lotte Wubben-Moy.

    She receives some medical attention before limping off the pitch rather gingerly, but it looks like she'll be able to continue.

  14. Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Aoba Fujino has looked great in this first half, but there's too much power in her strike from the edge of the box and the ball skews over the bar.

  15. Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Joie Stadium

    That disallowed goal has caused a stir in the press box because Khadija Shaw had countless opportunities to shoot but she was trying to walk it in. She took so long that by the time she did, it deflected into Casparij's path and she was miles offside. A wasted chance for sure.

  16. Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    It has been 30 minutes since the Gunners last attempted a shot in this game.

    That's not what Arsenal fans will want to hear.

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    Another 'defensive masterclass' by McCabe... With Hinds and Nighswonger waiting, what does it take for her to be out of this Arsenal side??

    Anon

    Katie McCabe of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Joie Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Manchester, England.Getty Images

  18. 'Can't begrudge City taking the lead'

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Niamh Fahey
    Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra at Joie Stadium

    I don't think you can begrudge Man City being one goal up in this game.

    They've created more dangerous chances and are value for money, being one up in this game.

  19. DISALLOWED GOAL

    Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Manchester City think they've doubled their lead, but their celebrations are cut short.

    Khadija Shaw cuts in brilliantly and her shot is blocked by Daphne van Domselaar, but Kerstin Casparij is there to tap in.

    But the Dutch defender is a fair bit offside when Shaw took aim.

    Manchester City's Kerstin Casparij scores their second goal which is later disallowedReuters

  20. Man City 1-0 Arsenal

    Khadija Shaw nearly has two goals in two minutes.

    A sublime pass from Vivianne Miedema plays her through on goal, but Shaw's touch takes it wide and she can't squeeze past Catley.

    She would have been offside anyway.