As the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) season heats up, Arsenal Women are set to clash with Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM BST, and fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports in the UK and via ESPN+ in the U.S.
Arsenal enters this match riding a wave of momentum, having recently secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Liverpool, followed by a stunning 3-0 win against Real Madrid that saw them overturn a two-goal deficit to advance to the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finals. With these performances, Arsenal currently sits second in the WSL standings, trailing league leaders Chelsea by six points and holding a seven-point advantage over Manchester City in the race for a European spot.
Leicester City, on the other hand, finds themselves in a more precarious situation. Currently positioned 10th in the league, the Foxes have recorded four wins, four draws, and ten losses across their 18 games this season. However, they are seven points clear of the relegation zone, inching closer to securing their top-flight status for another year. Manager Amandine Miquel's squad is coming off a positive run, having picked up four points from their last two outings, and they aim to extend their unbeaten streak in a challenging matchup against the in-form Gunners.
In a pre-match press conference, Miquel emphasized the importance of her team being at their best to achieve a positive result against Arsenal. "Renée [Slegers] has been doing very well since she took over as Arsenal head coach; they have been scoring many more goals," she stated. Miquel acknowledged Arsenal's Champions League aspirations and noted, "Any team that wants to compete has to have one of their best days, so that’s what we will aim to do."
Looking ahead to the weekend, Arsenal will contest the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final against Lyon on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Miquel expressed her thoughts on whether Arsenal might be distracted by this upcoming match, saying, "You have two possibilities; it’s either a distraction or a rehearsal, so we will hope for the first one."
Leicester City’s recent form has been commendable, but they have struggled on the road, remaining winless in league play away from home this season. Miquel has set ambitious goals for her team, aiming to secure as many points as possible. "Four wins would be great. Why focus on one win? Why do less when you can do more? Our objective is to have the best season possible. There are still 12 points that can be taken, and we are aiming for the 12," she asserted.
In terms of team news, Arsenal is dealing with several injury concerns. Choe Kelly is expected to miss out due to injury, while goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar and forward Alessia Russo are also doubtful for the match. Manager Renée Slegers will be monitoring the fitness of injured trio Lotte Wubben-Moy, Laia Codina, and Lina Hurtig, although Katie McCabe is back from a suspension.
Leicester, meanwhile, will be without knee injury victims Ruby Mace, Jutta Rantala, Noemie Mouchon, and Lena Petermann. However, Missy Goodwin is likely to return to action after recovering from illness, providing a boost to the squad as they prepare for this crucial fixture.
The matchup promises to be an exciting encounter as Arsenal looks to continue their strong form while Leicester aims to upset the odds and secure an important result. The stakes are high for both teams, with Arsenal vying for crucial points to maintain their title challenge and Leicester looking to solidify their place in the top tier.
As the clock ticks down to kickoff, fans are buzzing with anticipation. Will Arsenal continue their dominant run, or can Leicester pull off a surprise victory at the Emirates? The answer awaits as the teams take to the pitch.
