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Holmberg's stoppage-time equalizer rescues Arsenal a 1-1 draw with Manchester United
September 19, 2026 at 09:57 PM
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ESESPN
If Arsenal are going to end their WSL title drought, they need to start scoring
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If Arsenal are going to end their WSL title drought, they need to start scoring
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TGThe Guardian
Holmberg rescues point for Arsenal but Manchester United off the mark in WSL
(opens the publisher’s site)Smilla Holmberg's 95th-minute finish earned Arsenal a 1-1 Women's Super League draw with Manchester United at the Emirates, after Julia Zigiotti Olme had given the visitors the lead.
- Manchester United took a 1-0 lead through Julia Zigiotti Olme, with Smilla Holmberg equalizing in the 95th minute from Leah Williamson's cross.
- United earned their first point of the season under Eva Olid, appointed in the summer, following defeats at London City Lionesses and Chelsea.
- Arsenal, with one goal from 43 shots across their opening two league fixtures, slipped four points behind leaders Manchester City after three rounds.
- Olid said this week's focus was defensive shape, tactics and basics in defense, adding "nobody wants to lose 5-0. We grew as a team."