Leicester City vs. Arsenal Women: Pre-Match Report Preview
This Sunday, November 5, Arsenal Women will face Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in the Barclay’s Women’s Super League. The match, scheduled for 12 PM, marks a crucial moment for both teams as Arsenal seeks to maintain momentum from recent victories.
Arsenal’s Recent Performance
Arsenal Women enter the match on a high after impressive wins against Brighton and Benfica. Currently, they sit fifth in the league standings but can leap into the top three with a victory, depending on other match outcomes.
Leicester City’s Season Overview
Leicester City has faced a challenging start to their season. Early matches included tough away games against Manchester United and Chelsea. However, they claimed their first home win against Liverpool, thanks to an Emily van Egmond goal.
Recent Matches
- 0-1 loss to Manchester United
- 0-3 loss to Chelsea
- 1-0 win over Liverpool (home)
- 1-2 loss to Tottenham
- 1-1 draw with Everton
- 0-0 draw with Aston Villa
- 1-0 win over London City Lionesses (League Cup)
Head-to-Head Record
Arsenal has historically dominated this matchup, winning all eight of their league meetings with Leicester, scoring 29 goals while conceding only three.
Key Player Statistics
- Leicester has scored just three league goals this season, each by different players.
- Arsenal has totaled 13 goals this season, with seven players contributing.
- Leicester’s goalkeeper, Janina Leitzig, leads the league with 29 saves.
Manager Insights
Rick Passmoor, Leicester’s manager, highlighted the challenge of competing against a historically successful club like Arsenal, aiming to instill a strong team mentality to secure points. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s coach emphasized the need to capitalize on opportunities presented by Leicester’s organized defense.
Upcoming Match Details
Match officials will include referee Phoebe Cross, who has recently officiated significant matches involving both clubs. Fans can follow the action live on Sky Sports Mix in the UK.
Conclusion
As the two teams prepare for this encounter, Leicester aims to improve their home record, while Arsenal looks to keep their strong start to the season intact. The match promises to be a competitive fixture as both teams fight for valuable points in the Women’s Super League.
