Who was Player of the Match v Arsenal?

Thursday 22 January 2026 10:45

Manchester United Women are through to the final of the Subway Women's League Cup after beating Arsenal 1-0 in Borehamwood on Wednesday.

Elisabeth Terland's goal proved to be the only difference, slotting home past Gunners goalkeeper Anneke Borbe just moments before half-time.

In the second half, it was all about defensive resilience, with the Reds putting our bodies on the line to keep out Arsenal's advances.

Vital blocks and saves galore were the order of the day, as Phallon Tullis-Joyce stood firm to repel the hosts and book our spot in March's final.

After the game, we asked you, the supporters, to choose between four players for our latest Player of the Match vote, and we can now reveal the winner...

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Terland was our most popular player, scooping 44 per cent of the votes cast online via ManUtd.com and in our Official App.

Teri's goal proved pivotal as she popped up in the right place at the right time, seizing an opportunity that was carved out well by Ellen Wangerheim.

That's now eleven for the season for our Norwegian goal-getter, who continues to net at vital moments for the Reds.

In second place was Tullis-Joyce, who had three big saves to make across the 90 minutes in Hertfordshire.

Her best was to deny Mariona Caldentey, as she tipped the ex-Barcelona midfielder's effort wide, as Arsenal probed for a vital leveller.

But our ever present shot-stopper stood firm to repel Renee Slegers's side and book our place in the final.

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Maya Le Tissier came third, scooping 23 per cent of the vote, after she put in another solid display as skipper.

Our no.4 stood tall when faced with some pretty tough attackers, with Alessia Russo thwarted on multiple occasions.

But all our credit must go to Terland, who scoops the prize on this occasion.

Well done Teri - let's hope for more of the same in the final come March!

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Who was United Women's Player of the Match v Arsenal?

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