ARSENAL Women take on Manchester United Women on Sunday lunchtime at Leigh Sports Village in the pick of this weekend’s Women’s Super League fixtures, as questions arise over the punishing schedule endured by players at the top clubs. 

The news that Gunners captain and influential defender Leah Williamson will miss a significant chunk of the season, through an injury the talented centre-back picked up during last weekend’s North London derby, has led to fears over player burnout. 

While Jonas Eidevall’s side contains genuine quality in all areas, they stuttered at the Hive last week, with a late Viv Miedema goal saving their blushes to ensure a 1-1 draw in the North London derby, after an excellent performance by Tottenham Women.