Arsenal start with Steph Catley in defence alongside Leah Williamson for the lunchtime kickoff at Manchester United today. Frida Maanum also starts as a number 10 with Mariona moving to the wing.
Daphne van Domselaar starts in goal with Emily Fox, Leah Williamson, Steph Catley and Katie McCabe in the back line. Lia Walti and Kim Little team up in the midfield double pivot.
Foord and Mariona flank Frida Maanum with Alessia Russo upfront. Lotte Wubben-Moy is out with concussion.
14.van Domselaar; 2.Fox, 6.Williamson, 7.Catley, 11.McCabe; 10.Little(c), 13.Walti; 19.Foord, 12.L.Maanum, 8.Mariona; 23.Russo
Subs: 1.Zinsberger, 5.L.Codina, 9.Mead, 16.Kafaji, 17.Hurtig, 22.Kuhl, 25.Blackstenius, 32.Cooney-Cross, 62.Reid
Strong squad, but time for the old legs to give up space for the young blood? I would prefer Cooney-Cross and Kuhl to Walti and Little. Time to look to the future.
I agree. Freshen up the midfield and give the youngsters a long overdue chance. Too much ‘same old’ ‘same old’ in the team selection. Time to be brave. It’s the start of a new era. COYG.