Arsenal Women One Game From 14-Year WSL Record Against Man Utd

Arsenal Women update: Emirates clash offers historic record chance (19 September 2026)

Arsenal Women’s WSL unbeaten run has reached 19 matches heading into Saturday’s visit from Manchester United at Emirates Stadium, and victory would equal the club’s all-time record. This update reflects the picture as of 19 September 2026, with Renée Slegers’ side one result away from matching the 20-game mark set across 2011 and 2012. The arsenal women wsl unbeaten run has become the defining story of Arsenal’s WSL season, arriving after a goalless draw against Crystal Palace slowed an otherwise perfect start.

That result kept the streak alive without extending Arsenal’s winning run, and it sets up a genuine test of nerve against a struggling Manchester United team. You can read our original coverage of the record pursuit for the background to this weekend’s fixture.

Renée Slegers reacts as Arsenal Women approach WSL record

Slegers has addressed the significance of the run directly with the press, and her response carried a note of caution alongside pride in what her squad has built. She said: “It’s of course mixed emotions when I hear that stat.”

That mix reflects a manager wary of dwelling on history while her players still have work to do each week. Slegers has not shied away from the record, but she has kept her public focus on performance rather than milestones.

The numbers behind Arsenal Women’s 19-match unbeaten streak

Arsenal opened their WSL campaign in style, beating Brighton 1-0 to set the tone for the season. They then dropped their first points in the goalless draw against Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium, a game in which they created 30 attempts without finding a way through.

Manchester United arrive in far worse shape. Eva Olid’s side have lost their opening two WSL matches, beaten 2-1 by London City Lionesses and thrashed 5-0 by Chelsea. That contrast in form makes Arsenal firm favourites to claim the win that would equal their own record.

How many WSL games are Arsenal Women unbeaten?

Arsenal Women have gone 19 consecutive Women’s Super League matches without defeat. A win or draw against Manchester United on Saturday would stretch that run to 20 games, matching the club record set across 2011 and 2012.

What happens next for Slegers and Arsenal Women

Saturday’s meeting with Manchester United at Emirates Stadium is now the immediate focus for Slegers and her squad. Avoiding defeat would equal the longest unbeaten run in the club’s WSL history, and a win would keep Arsenal firmly on course at the top of the table.

Slegers has given no indication that she plans to change her approach because of the record. Her message has stayed consistent: results, not milestones, remain the priority as the season builds.