Arsenal Women Set to Face Manchester City in FA Cup Fifth Round Clash

Arsenal Women are geared up to face off against Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Meadow Park this coming Sunday afternoon. The clash is set to kick off at 12:30 pm as Gareth Taylor’s side aims to build on their recent victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup.

The Gunners will be seeking redemption after their 2-1 loss to West Ham United in the Barclays Women’s Super League last weekend. Additionally, their Conti Cup quarter-final showdown against London City Lionesses has been rescheduled to February 14. Arsenal previously secured a 2-1 win against Man City earlier in the season, with Steph Catley and Stina Blackstenius playing pivotal roles.

Arsenal’s manager Jonas Eidevall has expressed confidence in the readiness of players like Leah Williamson, who is expected to take on a more extensive role in the upcoming fixture after a 45-minute appearance in the previous game. The team remains tight-lipped on specific lineup decisions for the impending clash. Eidevall anticipates a challenging yet exciting game against the formidable Man City.

Gareth Taylor, the Manchester City boss, commended the determination displayed by his team in recent matches and looks forward to the contest against Arsenal. Noteworthy players like Khadija Shaw, Chloe Kelly, and Mary Fowler are expected to feature prominently in the encounter. The match referees have been confirmed as Stacey Pearson, Matthew Joyce, Anastasiya Voloshchuk, and Aaron Ford.

Fans in the UK can catch all the action live on BBC Two starting at 12:15 pm as Arsenal and Manchester City collide in what promises to be a gripping FA Cup showdown at Meadow Park.