Brave United Women weather all-mighty storm to take a point at the European champions in 0-0 draw

Manchester United Women held out for an impressive 0-0 draw against Arsenal despite playing the last 25 minutes with ten players. First Half United almost got off to the perfect start when Arsenal keeper Anneke Borbe saved a Fridolina Rolfo header onto the crossbar after just four minutes of play. Arsenal began to find their way into the match, though, and started to dominate the chances. Mariona Caldentey had a long-range effort that went over the crossbar. Phallon Tullis-Joyce was also called into action to make a stunning save just minutes later from close range versus Olivia Smith. The Gunners kept pushing for an opener, but Frida Maanum’s shot went wide and Alessia Russo was once again denied by an in-form Tullis-Joyce. Second half United responded in the second half and came out with more attacking intent. Melvine Malard had a long-range effort, but the Frenchwoman’s shot curled just wide of the post. Around the hour mark, new signing Lea Schuller made her debut, replacing Elisabeth Terland. Nonetheless, any momentum United were trying to build was halted when Jayde Riviere received a red card for a second yellow offence on 65 minutes. Arsenal piled on the pressure in search of a winner, but United’s defence continued to stand their ground. First, Stina Blackstenius had an effort that was expertly blocked by Dominique Janssen, and Tullis-Joyce made a strong stop to deny Caitlin Foord from distance. The American keeper once again showed her value to the team, making a low stop to deny Victoria Pelova a match-winning moment. Another January recruit, Hanna Lundvkist, also made an appearance from the bench for her debut. Marc Skinner will be pleased that his side managed to hold on for a draw at the home of the European champions. United will next be in action next Sunday in the FA Cup against Burnley before another tie against Arsenal in the League Cup. Phallon Tullis-Joyce versus Arsenal StatisticValue Total saves6 Saves from inside box5 Punches1 Runs out (successful)1 (1) High claims1 Key passes0 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes25/35 (71%) Passes in opposition half (accurate)2/5 (40%) Passes in own half (accurate)23/30 (77%) Long balls (accurate)8/18 (44%) Touches49 Dribbles (successful)0 (0) Possession lost10 Defensive contributions1 Tackles (won)0 (0) Interceptions0 Clearances1 Blocked shots0 Recoveries12 Ground duels (won)0 (0) Aerial duels (won)1 (1) Dribbled past0 Total shots0 Shots on target0 Shots blocked0 Source: Sofascore Featured image Tom Dulat via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.