Man Utd Arrive at Arsenal After Worst WSL Start in Club History

The Man Utd Women WSL start remains the big talking point before their trip to Emirates Stadium. As of this update on 26 September 2026, Eva Olid’s side are still without a league win this season. Arsenal fans will see a visiting team low on confidence, a story first told in our original coverage of United’s start.

Manchester United Women arrive at Emirates Stadium in crisis

Manchester United arrive in north London on the back of the worst start to a WSL season in the club’s history. They have played two league games. They have lost both. That record sets the tone before a ball is kicked.

For Arsenal, the picture is simple. United arrive under pressure. The questions around this team are building, not easing.

Eva Olid’s side struggle for early season form

Eva Olid took charge of a Manchester United side that has now lost its opening two WSL fixtures. The first defeat came away at London City Lionesses, who won 2-1. It was an uncomfortable result given United’s recent record in the league.

Worse followed at home. Chelsea beat Manchester United 5-0 at Leigh Sports Village in the second round of fixtures. The scoreline exposed problems at both ends of the pitch. Two games played, two games lost, and a goal difference already working hard against them.

What is Man Utd Women’s worst WSL start?

Manchester United’s worst WSL start is this season’s run of back-to-back defeats. They lost 2-1 at London City Lionesses, then lost 5-0 at home to Chelsea. No win, no draw, and a goal difference of minus six from two matches.

Those results confirm the Man Utd Women WSL start is the poorest the club has made. Both losses came under Eva Olid. United sit bottom of the table before their trip to Emirates Stadium.

What happens next

Arsenal will want to make the most of United’s difficult opening weeks. The Gunners head into the game fresh from their own recent fixture, assessed in our earlier report. They will look to press home the advantage United’s poor start hands them.

For Eva Olid, the priority is clear. She needs to stop the losing run before it defines the season. A win at Emirates Stadium would ease the pressure. Another defeat would deepen the worst start in the club’s WSL history.