Arsenal women beat Manchester City in behind-closed-doors friendly
Stina Blackstenius, Chloe Kelly and two summer signings all made key contributions as Arsenal continued their build-up to the new WSL season.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal Women conti...
Arsenal Women secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester City Women in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, showcasing a mix of familiar faces and new arrivals. Stina Blackstenius gave Arsenal the lead with a corner converted by Chloe Kelly, while Lauren Hemp leveled for Manchester City before halftime.
The winning goal came late in the game, courtesy of Selina Cerci's assist to Lisa Baum, who finished to secure the victory. The friendly served as a valuable test for Arsenal ahead of their remaining pre-season matches and the new WSL season. Stina Blackstenius continued her goal-scoring form, Chloe Kelly displayed her creativity from set-pieces, and Cerci and Baum effectively combined for the winning goal.
Despite being a training-ground fixture, the result and individual performances should be viewed as part of Arsenal’s preparations for the new season. Arsenal's competitive campaign starts away to Brighton & Hove Albion at 12pm on Sunday, 6 September.
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