On Sunday, 8 February at 12pm, Arsenal Women return to the iconic Emirates Stadium to host Manchester City in a high-profile meeting between two of the league’s leading sides.
City arrive in North London sitting top of the Barclays WSL table, while Arsenal are targeting a strong finish to the season and another statement performance on home turf.
With the business end of the campaign approaching, this fixture carries weight beyond the league table, bringing together elite talent, genuine rivalry, and a big match atmosphere befitting the occasion.
Expect intensity, quality, and a compelling contest as two of English football’s heavyweights go head to head on one of the sport’s biggest domestic stages.
Arsenal will be led by captain Kim Little with a squad featuring star players with international experience, including England striker Alessia Russo and Lionesses favourite Chloe Kelly, while City boast Lauren Hemp among their ranks.
For supporters still riding the high of England’s recent success on the global stage, this is a chance to see familiar faces performing at the very top of the domestic game.
For newcomers, it offers a chance to watch top-level talent compete against the historic backdrop of Emirates Stadium, and to witness what makes these fixtures special: the build-up, the noise, the collective energy of thousands of supporters invested in every moment.
Arsenal Women’s matches at the Emirates have built a reputation for atmosphere that matches the intensity on the pitch, with strong crowds creating an experience that goes beyond the final whistle.
There’s also a powerful sense of community at the heart of it all. Arsenal Women’s supporters are among the most passionate and inclusive in the country, turning out in force when it matters most. Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a casual follower or completely new to women’s football, the experience is welcoming, vibrant and shared.
It makes for a perfect day out in London, too. With tickets starting from just £18 for adults and £9 for children, it’s an affordable way to enjoy world-class sport with friends or family – and an ideal introduction to the Barclays WSL for those discovering the game.
Emirates Stadium is also well-connected and easy to reach, with Arsenal station on the Piccadilly line just a three-minute walk away.
Finsbury Park and Highbury & Islington stations are both around 10 minutes on foot, while travelling from King’s Cross is straightforward via the Piccadilly or Victoria lines, or one stop on the Overground to Finsbury Park.
As the countdown continues, Arsenal Women v Manchester City is shaping up to be one of those afternoons supporters will be talking about long after the final whistle. Big names, a big stage and huge significance – all the ingredients for an unforgettable clash in North London.
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