Arsenal Women welcome West Ham today, and my anticipation is for Manuela Zinsberger to reassume her position as the goalkeeper, displacing Sabrina D’angelo despite D’angelo’s commendable performance against Southampton. Zinsberger has demonstrated greater solidity and confidence lately, making her the preferred choice for the top spot.
The defensive lineup is expected to comprise Steph Catley, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Amanda Ilestedt, and Katie McCabe. Wubben-Moy and Ilestedt have formed a formidable partnership at the center-back position, bringing out the best in each other. McCabe, who was rested during the Cup game, is likely to make a direct return to the starting lineup.
In the midfield, a trio of Kyra Cooney-Cross, Victoria Pelova, and Frida Maanum is envisaged, with Cooney-Cross and Pelova positioned deeper and Maanum just ahead. Cooney-Cross has been a stabilizing force since her summer signing, while Pelova’s recent excellent form and Maanum’s impressive contributions, including a goal and assist in the last game, make them key midfield components.
For the attacking trio, Caitlin Foord, Alessia Russo, and Beth Mead are expected to lead the frontline. With reports of Blackstenius nursing an injury, her availability for the match remains uncertain.
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So let’s see which team Eidevall has chosen….. Lina Hurtig and Stina Blackstenius miss out today due to minor injuries .
🥁 Introducing our starting XI…
🏴 @lottewubbenmoy starts
🇳🇱 Pelova returns in midfield
🇦🇺 @CaitlinFoord on the wingWatch LIVE on https://t.co/tK9rcmLS6V 📺 pic.twitter.com/8Jm6pDTKyU
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) November 26, 2023
Michelle Maxwell
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3-0
Great win. Especially good performance by Beth
COYG