Frida Maanum scored a shocking winner as fourth-placed Arsenal stored up the stress on the prime of the Women’s Super League with a 1-0 victory over Leicester.
The Norwegian curled dwelling a long-range shot simply after the hour to settle a good contest at Meadow Park. Arsenal had been annoyed for giant elements of the sport after Katie McCabe had a penalty saved within the seventh minute.
The win lifted Arsenal within two factors of third-placed Chelsea and 6 behind leaders Manchester United, on whom they’ve a recreation in hand.
Arsenal, seeking to bounce again from their Champions League exit on Monday, began strongly and had an opportunity to take an early lead after McCabe was introduced down within the space by Hannah Cain.
McCabe stepped as much as take the ensuing spot-kick however was denied by the superb Janina Leitzig.
Leicester threatened by way of Cain however her shot was blocked by keeper Sabrina D’Angelo earlier than Victoria Pelova spurned an opportunity for the hosts.
Cain was denied once more by D’Angelo within the 62nd minute and was to rue the miss as Maanum picked her spot from the sting of the world following a Jodie Taylor cut-back moments later.
Arsenal completed strongly with Taylor hitting the side-netting and Maanum twice forcing Leitzig to avoid wasting earlier than hitting the bar from a free-kick.
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