JACKIE BURNS 9: A cracking performance on her WSL debut. Made a vital save just 30 seconds into the match and did brilliantly to keep out Kim Little’s penalty in the second-half.
EMMA MUKANDI 5: Had a difficult opening half and was withdrawn at half-time and replaced by Faye Bryson.
GEMMA EVANS 7: Put her body on the line on several occasions to make some important blocks to help protect her keeper.
DEANNA COOPER 7: Performed strongly given a difficult task up against some very potent attackers and similar to Evans, she made some last ditch blocks.
LILY WOODHAM 6: Given a tough test up against Beth Mead on the wing. Struggled at times but got forward on a few occasions. Gave away a penalty for handball in the second-half.
JUSTINE VANHEAEVERMAET 7: A solid display on her first start of the season. Made a difference to the Royals midfield which looked significantly weaker without her presence.
RACHEL ROWE 7: Put in some nice set piece deliveries and worked tirelessly in the midfield to try and create for her teammates.
TIA PRIMMER 7: Showed good energy in the middle as Reading tried to press Arsenal when the visitors enjoyed the majority of the ball. Booked in the first-half.
AMALIE EIKELAND 6: Wasn’t able to test the Gunners defence on too many occasions but helped out with defensive work when required.
NATASHA DOWIE 7: Fed off scraps in the first-half but had a much better second-half. Had two really good chances in the second-half which forced two excellent saves from Zinsberger.
EMMA HARRIES 7: Provided pace and energy down the right. A real asset for the Royals to have back in the side after her injury absence.
Subs:
FAYE BRYSON 7: Made a difference to the backline after replacing Mukandi. Put in some strong tackles and marshalled the defence well.
Lauren Wade n/a, Charlie Wellings n/a
