01 October 2020

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.

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Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

48 min: Little comes off and is replace by Walti who will sit in midfield.

Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

52 min: Demi Stokes gets some time on the ball but nothing comes of it. 

Kelly is looking confident in the blue shirt upfront, but can she get a goal?

Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

54 min: Georgia Stanway misplaces the ball after a powerful run down the middle.

City are desperate to find a blue shirt in their attacking box, but Arsenal defend well.

Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

56 min: Really high quality football here from both teams. 

Mewis is looking very settled with her new side (PA)

Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

57 min: Arsenal’s Daniëlle van de Donk takes the side’s first free kick of the game, but nothing comes of it. 

But the side manage to keep possession of the ball as they hunt for the equaliser.

Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

59 min: Mead flies the ball in from a corner kick, but again, Arsenal can’t get on the end of it, something they don’t usually struggle with. 

Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

62 min: Arsenal may have a chance here. They have certainly woken up, but Miedema is yet to get a touch!

City are about to make a substitution. 

Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

65 min: White comes off after a disappointing performance. 

Lavelle is officially on the pitch ladies and gents! An exciting moment for her!

Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

68 min: Montemurro is looking slightly stressed on the sideline and is hoping for some magic from his players. 

Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

72 min: Arsenal are hanging on here, let’s see if they can keep their composure without the likes of Little. 

The Gunners currently hold the record for the most FA Cup wins with 14, and last won in the 2015/16 season. 

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