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Team news news: Arsenal captain Kim Little returns in midfield but Leah Williamson misses out after sustaining a quad injury in training. For United, a big boost is the return of forward Lauren James, who partners Christen Press and Ella Toone up front.
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The teams!
Arsenal (4-3-3): Zinsberger; Maritz, Wubben-Moy, Walti, McCabe; Little, Roord, Van de Donk; Mead, Miedema, Foord
Subs: Stenson, Williams, Patten, Maier, Gut, Nobbs, Evans
Manchester United (4-3-3): Earps; Harris, A Turner, M Turner, Batlle; Zelem, Groenen, Staniforth; Toone, James, Press
Subs: Bentley, Bourne, Smith, Thorisdottir, Hanson, Ladd, Jones, Ross, Sigsworth
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Preamble
Manchester United know a result here would go a long way to securing a spot in the Champions League next season but defeat at Borehamwood would give Arsenal a leg-up and plenty of encouragement approaching the run-in. Casey Stoney’s side come into the game with a six-point advantage over a free-scoring Arsenal, who also have a game in hand. United are yet to savour European football since their inception three years ago but victory against an Arsenal team that has fallen off the pace would represent a huge push in the right direction. Chelsea remain at the summit but United will feel victory could also keep them in contention for the title. For Arsenal, defeat would be a major blow and the magnitude of the occasion is not lost on United, victorious when these sides met in November, either. “This last push is going to be really important to secure that top three,” says Stoney.
Kick-off: 6.30pm