"On a sombre weekend for the sport after the news of the death of the former Liverpool, Chelsea and West Ham United manager Matt Beard, at the age of 47, late on Saturday evening, there was a moment's silence held before kick-off. Manchester United and Arsenal's supporters then spontaneously applauded on 47 minutes, with the travelling Arsenal fans displaying the words We love you Beardy on handheld signs."
"United's new goalkeeper coach, Joe Potts, was Liverpool's goalkeeping coach under Beard too. They were both visibly emotional during the minute's silence. Similarly, Arsenal's summer signings from Liverpool, Olivia Smith who started the game and the substitute Taylor Hinds had everybody's respect for their professionalism in such challenging circumstances. Liverpool's match at Aston Villa, scheduled for midday on Sunday, was postponed."
Manchester United and Arsenal played to a goalless draw in front of Leigh Sports Village’s largest-ever crowd, leaving both teams unbeaten in the Women's Super League. A minute's silence was observed before kick-off following the late Saturday death of former manager Matt Beard, and supporters spontaneously applauded on 47 minutes while Arsenal fans displayed 'We love you Beardy' signs. United assistant Scott Rogers and goalkeeper coach Joe Potts, both previously at Liverpool under Beard, were visibly emotional. Olivia Smith, who joined Arsenal from Liverpool for 1m, struck a powerful effort that hit the crossbar. Daphne van Domselaar made early saves. Liverpool’s match at Aston Villa was postponed.
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