Olivia Smith denied as Arsenal secure WSL draw at Manchester United

Manchester United and Arsenal played out a goalless draw in front of the hosts’ largest-ever Leigh Sports Village crowd, as both teams continued their unbeaten start to the Women’s Super League campaign.

On a sombre weekend for the sport after the news of the death of the former Liverpool, Chelsea and West Ham United manager Matt Beard, at the age of 47, late on Saturday evening, there was a moment’s silence held before kick-off. Manchester United and Arsenal’s supporters then spontaneously applauded on 47 minutes, with the travelling Arsenal fans displaying the words “We love you Beardy” on handheld signs.