Women’s FA Cup quarter-final: London City Lionesses vs Arsenal
London – update: the match has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch
This game might break the internet. Whilst we wait for the lineups to be announced, let’s take a look at the team news and stats – and we offer our lineup predictions.
WSL side Arsenal and Championship side London City will face each other in front of a sold-out crowd at Princes Park.
London City Lionesses finished Group C of the FA Cup at the pinnacle with two wins and a defeat to secure a quarter-final spot as they look to replicate their heroics from last term this year.
Arsenal Women, on the other hand, would be looking to bounce back from their shambolic defeat against West Ham as they look to book a semi-final spot and continue their domination in the competition this season with the team yet to lose a contest in the FA Cup.
Arsenal faced a shocking defeat to West Ham in their weekend WSL match, a loss that might have just ended their chances of winning the WSL title. It will be interesting to see how Arsenal bounce back from what was surely a very disappointing weekend.
Whilst Arsenal are predicted to win the game, with London City at home and in front of a sold-out crowd, maybe momentum will be on their side, and they could take advantage of a shaken Arsenal.
Team news & predicted lineups
London City Lionesses team news
London City Lionesses lost their previous game in the FA Cup as their forwards fired blanks in their last outing.
The majority of the responsibility will be on the duo of Tinaya Alexander and Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah to produce the goods against a strong defensive unit.
London City Lionesses predicted XI: Moloney; Neville, Brougham, Cowan, Mukandi; Wilde, Joel, Littlejohn; Carter, Alexander, Boye-Hlorkah
Arsenal Women team news
Leah Williamson is back for Arsenal after almost 10 months out with an ACL injury – and the return of the England skipper and Arsenal hero will be welcomed.
Although Arsenal remain without the trio of Lina Hurtig (back), Laura Wienroither (ACL) and Teyah Goldie (ACL), Katie McCabe will return to the side after serving his suspension.
Arsenal Women predicted XI: D’Angelo; Fox, Ilestedt, Codina, Catley; Little, Cooney-Cross; Lacasse, Maanum, McCabe; Blacksteinus
London City Lionesses vs Arsenal – Why watch?
Katie McCabe and Ruesha Littlejohn will battle it out in front of a sold out crowd
| FA Cup match | Kick off | Where to watch London City Lionesses vs Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| London City Lionesses vs Arsenal | 19:00 | FA Player |