Renée Slegers has made two changes to her starting XI for our first Adobe Women’s FA Cup tie of the season against Aston Villa.
After last weekend’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Emirates Stadium, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Stina Blackstenius come in to start at Mangata Developments Stadium.
They replace Leah Williamson, who misses out with a calf injury, and Frida Maanum, who starts the afternoon on the bench.
Anneke Borbe continues in goal after her excellent performance last time out against United, with Emily Fox, Steph Catley and Katie McCabe keeping their places in defence.
Olivia Smith and Beth Mead start on the wings, while Alessia Russo, Mariona Caldentey and captain Kim Little form the midfield.
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Preview: Arsenal Women v Aston Villa
line-ups
Arsenal XI: Borbe, Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley, McCabe, Little (C), Mariona, Russo, Mead, Blackstenius, Smith
Substitutes: Williams, Liddiard, Codina, Maanum, Foord, Pelova, Hinds, Holmberg, Harwood
Aston Villa XI: Roebuck, Patten, Staniforth, Bo Kearns (C), Hijikata, Wilms, Parker, Maritz, Hanson, Taylor, Maltby
Substitutes: D’Angelo, Jean Francois, Salmon, Mullett, Sallaway, Deslandes, Lea
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