In a thrilling opening match of the 2024/25 Barclays Women's Super League, Arsenal and Manchester City played to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal took an early lead with Frida Maanum's goal, but City equalized just before halftime through Vivianne Miedema, marking her debut goal for City against her former club. After Caitlin Foord's disallowed goal for Arsenal, Jess Park scored a stunning strike for City to take the lead. However, Beth Mead salvaged a point for Arsenal with an 81st-minute equalizer following a rebound from Rosa Kafaji's shot off the post. The match featured intense back-and-forth action, with Arsenal's defense struggling against City's potent attack. The game showcased the excitement of the WSL, with significant performances from both teams and a total of 31 shots taken during the match.