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Arsenal vs Birmingham confirmed lineups: Blackstenius starts alongside Russo and Smith

Stina Blackstenius, Alessia Russo and Olivia Smith all start for Arsenal against Birmingham City in Saturday’s Women’s Super League match at Emirates Stadium.

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Arsenal vs Birmingham confirmed lineups: Blackstenius starts

Stina Blackstenius, Alessia Russo and Olivia Smith all start for Arsenal against Birmingham City in Saturday’s Women’s Super League match at Emirates Stadium.

Renée Slegers has also selected Lisa Baum, with Georgia Stanway and Kyra Cooney-Cross included in midfield. Kick-off is at 12.45pm BST on Saturday 17 October.

Leah Williamson and Lotte Wubben-Moy both start in defence, alongside Smilla Holmberg and Ona Batlle, with Misa in goal. Emily Fox, Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord are among Arsenal’s substitutes.

The confirmed selection follows the decisions assessed in our Arsenal vs Birmingham predicted lineups and team-news preview.

Arsenal confirmed starting XI

Arsenal: Misa, Holmberg, Williamson, Wubben-Moy, Batlle, Stanway, Cooney-Cross, Russo, Baum, Smith, Blackstenius.

Substitutes: Borbe, Damm, Fox, Catley, Hinds, De Almeida, Reuteler, Foord.

Blackstenius’ inclusion gives Arsenal another established goalscorer alongside Russo, while Smith and Baum offer further attacking options from the start.

Foord provides an attacking alternative from the bench, where Slegers also has Geraldine Reuteler available.

Birmingham City confirmed starting XI

Birmingham City: Baggaley, McKenna, Cooke, Turner (captain), Herron, Levasseur, Miyagawa, Naalsund, Amano, Hurtré, Crosthwaite.

Substitutes: Thomas, Startup, Harris, Rastocle, Lee, Leidhammar, Holloway, Cornet, Sarri.

Turner captains Birmingham, with Baggaley starting in goal. Miyagawa, Naalsund and Amano are all included, while Hurtré and Crosthwaite also make the starting side.

Sarri and Lee are among the visitors’ options from the bench.

What time is Arsenal vs Birmingham and where can you watch?

Arsenal vs Birmingham kicks off at 12.45pm BST, with live UK coverage on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Mix.

Sky Sports’ listings show coverage beginning at 12.30pm, 15 minutes before kick-off.

For the rest of Saturday’s televised fixtures, see our football on TV today guide.

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