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Alessia Russo finds bottom corner, deflected Frida Maanum effort doubles Arsenal's lead over Valerenga Man City v St Polten follows at 20: 00 GMT Both WSL teams have already qualified for last eight alongside Chelsea Get Involved: #bbcfootball, Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Michael Emons Manchester City v St Polten (20: 00 GMT) Alex Brotherton BBC Sport journalist at Joie Stadium Gareth Taylor makes four changes to the team that beat Leicester City 4-0 on Sunday, but the big headline is that Khadija Shaw misses out entirely. 18-year-old Lily Murphy comes into the attack, while Ayaka Yamashita starts in goal. Alana Kennedy partners Alex Greenwood in defence and Alanna Blindkilde Brown Manchester City XI: Yamashita, Casparij, Kennedy, Greenwood, Ouahabi, Park, Hasegawa, Bindkilde Brown, Fowler, Fujino, Murphy. Subs: Keating, Aleixandri, Roord, Prior, Thomas, O'Carroll. St Polten XI: Schluter, Mattner, Johannig, Balog, Touon, D'Angelo, Dubcova, Hillebrand, Mikolajova, Brunnthaler, Melike Pekel. Valerenga 0-2 Arsenal Just like the first half, Arsenal are making the Valerenga players chase the ball, trying to drag them out of position and then punish them. Valerenga 0-2 Arsenal We're back under way. Can Arsenal see this through? Lucy Bronze left Barcelona for Chelsea in the summer Five England players have been included in the Fifpro women's World XI team. Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze has been selected for a seventh time - meaning she equals the women's appearance record set by France's Wendie Renard. Fellow defender Alex Greenwood, goalkeeper Mary Earps, midfielder Keira Walsh and forward Lauren James were the other Lionesses chosen by their fellow professionals. The Fifpro World XI award is voted for solely by fellow professional footballers with a record-breaking 7, 000 women's football players casting their vote. Women's World 11 team: Goalkeeper: Mary Earps (Manchester United/Paris St-Germain, England), Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Barcelona/Chelsea, England), Olga Carmona (Real Madrid, Spain), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England) Midfielders: Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona, Spain), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain), Keira Walsh (Barcelona, England) Forwards: Barbra Banda (Shanghai Shengli/Orlando Pride, Zambia), Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid, Colombia), Lauren James (Chelsea, England), Marta (Orlando Pride, Brazil). The latest episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Women's Football Weekly podcast is now available on BBC Sounds. Ellen White and Nedum Onuoha join Ben Haines after the international break to discuss the brilliant form of Khadija Shaw. Emma Sanders joins the team to talk Dan Ashworth's departure from Manchester United and what it means for the women's squad. Listen on BBC Sounds Valerenga 0-2 Arsenal Valerenga captain Janni Thomsen quickly speaks to Dazn as she comes off the pitch and is asked what they need to do to get back into this and replies "a lot". "The high press is not working and the low block is not working, " says Thomsen. Valerenga 0-2 Arsenal A perfect half for Arsenal and interim boss Renee Slegers. Goals from Alessia Russo and Frida Maanum have them in complete control. Valerenga's only chance came when Gunners goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger misplaced a clearance only to then comfortably save the resulting shot. Valerenga 0-2 Arsenal There are definitely more goals in this for Arsenal with Valerenga struggling to cope down their left. Caitlin Foord plays it to Stina Blackstenius but her ball into the middle doesn't find a team-mate. Frida Maanum The Norway international scores in Norway. Caitlin Foord with the assist as she gets into the penalty area, with the home defenders unable to touch her, she squares the ball from the right and Frida Maanum is free to strike at goal close to the penalty spot. The ball goes in between the legs of Tove Enblom and the Gunners double their lead and are cruising. Valerenga 0-1 Arsenal Arsenal have had 73% of the ball so far. To be honest, I thought that number would be higher. In the other Group C match, leaders Bayern Munich have taken a 22nd-minute lead against Juventus through Jovana Damnjanovic's effort from a rebound after Pauline Peyraud-Magnin had parried a shot. As it stands, it would be Arsenal versus Bayern next week with the winner taking top spot. Alessia Russo Norway's Frida Maanum, who just fired an effort wide, creates the goal with a fine bit of skill and she lays off a square pass to Alessia Russo and it is a lovely curled effort from just inside the penalty area into the bottom corner from the England striker. Arsenal lead and deservedly so. It has been a very impressive start from them. Valerenga 0-0 Arsenal A dangerous cross from the right from Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey, but it is defended well at the near post by Michaela Kovacs, sliding in to steer the ball behind for an Arsenal corner. Katie Mc Cabe takes it, only for Laia Cordina to foul goalkeeper Tove Enblom. Valerenga 0-0 Arsenal Valerenga's Karina Saevik with a bright run into the Arsenal half, but she is quickly crowded out with five red shirts around her and the move comes to an end. Valerenga 0-0 Arsenal Almost a good link-up between Stina Blackstenius and Alessia Russo, although the England striker is denied a shooting chance as Valerenga captain Janni Thomsen had done well to get her body in the way and can guide the ball back to goalkeeper Tove Enblom. Decent move from Arsenal though. Valerenga 0-0 Arsenal Almost an opening for Arsenal as Alessia Russo chases on to a through ball, she looks to find the waiting Stina Blackstenius only for Tove Enblom in the home goal to make an important interception. Valerenga 0-0 Arsenal It has been all Arsenal but then Gunners goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger gifts the hosts a chance. Luckily for Arsenal, Valerenga can't take it as Olaug Tvedten's strike from the edge of the penalty area is a weak one and straight at the visiting number one. Valerenga 0-0 Arsenal Arsenal captain Katie Mc Cabe swings in a cross from the left and it is partially cleared by the home defence, who pretty much have everyone back defending. It falls to 18-year-old right-back Katie Reid and she tries her luck from 25 yards but can only watch her shot go well wide. Valerenga 0-0 Arsenal Valerenga are chasing shadows at the moment as Arsenal are moving the ball around at will, with the hosts unable to get close to possession. It's going to be a tiring evening for the Norwegians if this continues. Valerenga 0-0 Arsenal Arsenal with a bright start as they are dominating the ball. A cross comes in from the right but the hosts partially clear, although the Gunners regain the ball and look to come again. Last Updated 12th December 2024 at 18: 55 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.