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Women's Super League: Williamson back but Arsenal held by United

Leah Williamson made her comeback at Old Trafford
Leah Williamson made her comeback at Old Trafford

Leah Williamson made her first Women's Super League start of the season as Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Manchester United at Emirates Stadium.

Williamson had been limited to nine minutes of league action in 2025-26 because of a knee injury sustained in the Women’s Euro 2025 final in July and the England captain was unable to lift a drab spectacle.

Even with United right-back Jayde Riviere sent off in the 66th minute for a second bookable offence, Arsenal, with Republic of Ireland skipper Katie McCabe at full-back, could not break through and were forced to settle for a fifth draw in their 12 WSL matches.

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