Its no debate that the arsenal women's academy system and ability to spot talent is some of the best in the world.
The likes of Alex Scott , Lotte Wubben Moy, Leah Williamson and Anna Pattern have come through the system.
In Arsenals 4-0 win against Leicester 16 year old Michelle Agyemang made her senior debut. Having joined the clubs academy age 12 , at age just 6 years , Michelle said it was a 'Dream of hers' to play for the team, 'I wouldn't want to do it at any other club but here' .
At just 16, Agyemang has been in squads with Bal an Dor nominees, the WSL all time top goal scorer as well as international players currently representing country.
It's really important for clubs to have a working academy system to be sustainable - it is all good buying new players for a club but with academy systems it allows you to build (or create) new players.
Agyemang played 10 minutes for the gunners following the injury of Swedish international Lina Hurting , with the squad already without Vivianna Miedema via leave of absence.
Although top of the league Arsenal are going to need to give their everything to beat United, who have only lost one match this season to the reigning champions Chelsea.
Considering the amount of injuries the gunners have, its incredible to think they are still unbeaten in the league, and beating European Champions Lyon 5-1, making light work of them.
Leah Williamson did make a return to training , although she could only 'run in straight lines' according to Arsenal's twitter page.
Captain Kim Little is also out, suffering an injury to her knee. The club have not confirmed anything else on this matter, although Little has not been featured in squad lists since her injury, and is not expected so for the United match.
Defender Raffelle Souza is also out with a long term injury, with a fractured foot.
Wubben Moy and Nobbs also had to withdraw from the england squad via minor injury, although they have been training with the rest of the squad and expected to return for the weekends fixture.
Star forward and second placed Bal an Dor nominee Beth Mead pulled out of the lionesses camp due to personal reasons, although again is expected to return for the United match, to play against the club in which she supports herself.
Vivianna Miedema is also expected to return, having not played for her nation during the international break, instead being given time to rest and recharge ready.
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