Why important point and attendance record caps off huge week for Manchester United
Skinner’s side finish demanding week with a disciplined display and record home crowd against Arsenal
On Sunday afternoon, Manchester United drew 0-0 at home to Arsenal, their third draw in a row against the Gunners at Leigh Sports Village. The game saw a first start for summer signing Fridolina Rolfö, who joined Melvine Malard and Jess Park in United’s front three, while Thursday night’s hat-trick hero, Elisabeth Terland, dropped to the bench. Injuries in United’s back line caused more headaches for Marc Skinner, with no recognised right-back available due to an injury to Jayde Riviere. That meant Celin Bizet Dønnum had to start in the full-back position, and later in the game midfielder Julia Zigiotti Olme dropped back into that spot. Three league games in, and a Champions League place secured, can this result be seen as a good one?
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