LIVE UPDATES: Women’s FA Cup semi-final - Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal
FA Cup holders Manchester City take on 14-time winners Arsenal in a colossal semi-final tonight as they bid for a place at Wembley Stadium on November 1.
Gareth Taylor’s City side have not looked convincing in their last two games as they played out a disappointing goalless draw with Brighton in the league before scrambling past second tier Leicester City 2-1 in the last eight of the FA Cup.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have looked the polar opposite as they have been scoring goals for fun since the beginning of the campaign.
The North London side have to be considered the favourites on form, but this one really could go either way.
You can find live updates of all the action from the semi-final encounter between Manchester City and Arsenal via our minute-by-minute blog below.
Manchester City v Arsenal
9 min: City largely in possession here at their Academy ground.
Arsenal are struggling to unlock City’s defence with Netherlands star Vivianne Miedema yet to get time on the ball.
Manchester City v Arsenal
11 min: Mewis drives through the middle and plays the ball to Kelly who is pushing to seal the opener.
Arsenal keeper Manuela Zinsberger has been strong since the first whistle, and she can’t afford to let that drop!
Manchester City v Arsenal
14 min: The Gunners haven’t mirrored their fine form of the season so far after failing to produce anything worthy in their attacking half.
England boss Phil Neville is seen watching from the stands!
Manchester City v Arsenal
18 min: Houghton takes a free kick… what can she do?
Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal
GOALLL!!!!
18 min: And she does it! Brilliant technique and goal from Houghton, Zinsberger had no chance!
Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal
Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal
23 min: City have really picked up their game following their recent performance in all competitions.
The Gunners are yet to threaten in any area of the pitch. Kim Little is trying to keep her team together in the centre, but can they pull through?
Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal
25 min: Arsenal get their first real chance up front, but Little fails to find a red shirt up front.
Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal
27 min: The Gunners are starting to find their feet. But City will be looking for a second before the half-time whistle.
Maybe it’s time for Lavelle to get off the bench and make her debut in the English league.
Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal
29 min: Gemma Bonner gets a yellow card after tackling Beth Mead.
Arsenal have a free kick, but nothing comes of it.
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