Manchester United Women 1-1 Arsenal Women: Renee Slegers loses perfect record as interim boss with late equaliser

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Manchester United Women 1-1 Arsenal Women: Renee Slegers loses perfect record as interim boss with late equaliser

Arsenal dominated the first half with their strong performance, however, they struggled to find a way to score as Russo, Frida Leonhardsen-Maanum, and Caitlin Foord all had near misses in the final third.

Former United striker Russo tested Phallon Tullis-Joyce after the interval with a looping header before Lia Walti also threatened from distance - but the search for the opener continued for Slegers' side.

The visitors would eventually find their opener through Russo after Emily Fox raced into the box before cutting the ball back to her striker, who tucked the shot away with ease.

It was her first league goal of the season but the celebrations were muted against her former side as she wheeled away before getting swarmed by her teammates.

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The Gunners looked to be cruising to victory until two of Marc Skinner's substitutes in Malard and Rachel Williams linked up to equalise from a corner.

The latter rose highest to meet the cross before Malard flicked the ball past Daphne van Domselaar just before the Arsenal keeper could clear the danger.

Arsenal pushed to take the lead again but were ultimately forced to settle for a draw, ensuring Slegers dropped points for the first time as interim boss.

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