Holmberg's stoppage-time goal rescues Arsenal draw at Man United in WSL

LONDON, Sept 19 : Manchester United looked to be heading for their first Women's Super League victory of the season before Arsenal struck deep into stoppage time to snatch a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Julia Zigiotti Olme's opportunistic second-half goal appeared enough to earn United all three points after she capitalised on a defensive mix-up, pouncing on Georgia Stanway's misplaced pass and sliding the ball through the legs of goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez.

However, Arsenal rescued a point in the fifth minute of added time when Smilla Holmberg met Leah Williamson's cross at the back post and volleyed into the roof of the net, denying United a first league win under new manager Eva Olid.

"When you are so close, it's hard," Olid told Sky Sports. "We wanted the three points a lot today. We worked so hard in defence, they attack more than us. You think the point is probably fair.

"Being that close, we are a little frustrated but at the same time, happy for the performance."

The late equaliser left United 13th in the table and still searching for their first victory after opening the campaign with a 2-1 defeat to London City and a 5-0 loss to Chelsea, while Arsenal extended their unbeaten run.

"Last week was awful, we hold our hands up," United's Maya Le Tissier told Sky Sports. "We were hurting ... we had some honest conversations with the players and the staff how we want to play. We came out a different team tonight, but gutted to concede."

Arsenal are fourth with five points, four points behind leaders Manchester City.

Second-placed Chelsea secured a 2-0 win over Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge, with summer signing Melvine Malard marking her league debut with a goal off the bench.  

Chelsea, who trail City by two points, dominated