Arsenal missed out on the opportunity to go second in the WSL after failing to break down 10-player Manchester United in a goalless draw at the Emirates.
After Anneke Borbe superbly kept out Fridolina Rolfo's early header, Arsenal dominated Man Utd without ever really threatening to score.
The game further turned in Arsenal's favour when Jayde Riviere was sent off for two bookable offences in the 65th minute, but the Gunners could not capitalise on their player advantage.
Arsenal racked up 25 shots as they dominated possession, but they only had six efforts on target in a performance that summed up their season so far.
It's the first time under Renee Slegers, , that they have failed to score at home in the WSL as they missed the chance to go above Chelsea into second and close the gap to WSL leaders Man City to five points.
Man Utd, who stay fourth and a point behind the Gunners, were resolute and they held on for a point as the two teams played out a second successive goalless draw this season.
Izzy Christiansen on Your Site:
"Arsenal had the momentum and they dominated Man Utd all over the field, but they have nothing to show for it.
"It paints the story of Arsenal's season so far.
"It's been frustrating amd they haven't been as ruthless in the final third as they can be.
"On the other hand, it was a really resolute performance from Man Utd, going down to 10 players.
"They had a lot of defensive work to do and a lot of ground to cover. They executed a good game plan to come away from the Emirates with a good point."
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers to Your Site:
"A game of dominance, apart from that first header they had in the first half. A game of dominance with no reward unfortunately.
"I think I was happy we had more shots today than we had earlier in the season, around 25, which is good because it means we had more situations from different phases of play - counter-attacks and longer attacks with more players in the box.
"Not enough shots on target so we are definitely going to be looking at how we're going to be creating more clear-cut chances. Play players to their strengths and get repetition of that final ball and keep working on belief with the squad because we have some excellent finishers and when we're really composed and believe in what we're doing, we can score the goals.
"We want to climb and look upwards. We lost two points today, it was very important for us today so it makes it a little but harder but we keep on going."
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner to Your Site:
"Once we go down to 10 players it becomes a challenge and a fight, and my players were ready for the fight.
"Can't argue with the referee's decision making, she [Jayde Riviere] put herself in the position where the referee can make a decision. Regardless of how hard or soft I thought it was, we can't put ourselves in that position.
"You've got to be prepared that Arsenal want that counter-attack, you have to be aware. We had to be defensively solid, collective and then counter which is natural in that situation [with 10 players].
"We started the game really well, hit the bar and then let Arsenal get rhythm, we were the downfall of ourselves, and then second half we should have been more dominant, we made the changes and didn't get the chance to use them.
"A point away at the Emirates is OK for this one, especially down to 10 players."
