Arsenal Women are back at the Emirates on Saturday as Manchester United arrive in North London with both sides looking for a response after frustrating weekends.

Arsenal somehow came away from Crystal Palace with a 0-0 draw despite 30 shots and 79 per cent possession, while Manchester United suffered a 5-0 defeat at home to Chelsea following their opening-day loss to London City Lionesses.

So, naturally, everybody is completely calm about things two games into the season...

In this Trailblazers match preview, Roberto looks at what we can sensibly take from those opening results, Renée Slegers' latest team and injury news, what Eva Olid may change at Manchester United and how Saturday's game could develop tactically.

We also look at the possible returns of Géraldine Reuteler and Selina Cerci, why Lisa Baum could be important again, whether Olivia Smith should start and the case for pairing Smilla Holmberg with Baum on Arsenal's right.

Plus, Roberto picks his Arsenal starting XI, predicts Manchester United's team and, against his better judgement, gives a score prediction.

Can Arsenal turn last weekend's dominance into goals and get back to winning ways at the Emirates?

Listen now and let us know your starting XI and score prediction.

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