A week ago, the picture for Manchester United looked a lot bleaker than it did at the full-time whistle on Saturday.

Regardless of the stoppage-time equaliser they conceded at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, United's performance marked a major sign of progress.

Defeats in their opening two matches, including a 5-0 thrashing by Chelsea, meant the list of questions for new manager Eva Olid seemed endless.

United were disorganised, lacking in identity and were wide open at the back as their new era under Olid began in disappointing fashion.

Those early displays did little to fill supporters with confidence, and Olid faced criticism for her decisions despite being in the job just a matter of weeks.

However, a gutsy defensive display against Arsenal delivered a well-earned 1-1 draw and they were only denied victory by a 95th-minute leveller.

While United's wait for a first Women's Super League win of the season continues, this performance suggested there may not be quite the cause for concern many suspected.

Olid, 41, took over as manager in the summer, joining from Hearts, and promised to implement a new attacking style of play that focused heavily on possession.