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Too nice: do Arsenal lack the grit and tenacity to end WSL title drought?

Too nice: do Arsenal lack the grit and tenacity to end WSL title drought?

Renée Slegers’ team have the technical ability, but doubts remain over the nastiness needed to rival Manchester City and Chelsea Arsenal, 10 points adrift of the Women’s Super League leaders, are poised to undertake a “big review” of their season during this international break to try to determine where things have gone so horribly wrong – again – in the early stages. After their 4-2 loss at Manchester City on Sunday, it felt as if the agenda needs to include an unusual but potentially critical question: is this team nasty enough to win a WSL title? The technical ability throughout the world-class squad Arsenal have assembled could hardly be higher but the levels of grit, resilience and tenacity need examining in a group that appear unable to match Chelsea and Manchester City when it comes to the mental aspects of a title race. Arsenal last won the WSL in 2019 . Continue reading...

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Oct 6, 2026 · byThe Guardian
More woe for Arsenal as Manchester City march on – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

More woe for Arsenal as Manchester City march on – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack , Tom Garry and Tim Stillman to discuss the weekend’s WSL action Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack , Tom Garry and Tim Stillman to discuss the weekend’s WSL action On the podcast today: Manchester City beat Arsenal and stay unbeaten, while the pressure continues to grow on Reneé Slegers, whose Arsenal languish in 10th. London City Lionesses are finding their feet in the WSL as they put six past Tottenham, and title contenders Chelsea are impressive against West Ham. Continue reading...

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Oct 6, 2026 · byThe Guardian
WSL talking points: heat cranks up on Arsenal, but Putellas and Diani shine

WSL talking points: heat cranks up on Arsenal, but Putellas and Diani shine

Pressure continues to build on the Gunners’ head coach, while powerful London City Lionesses demolished Spurs Travelling Arsenal fans showed no animosity towards the head coach, Renée Slegers, despite their side’s run of one win in six games all competitions, and the north Londoners slipping 10 points behind Manchester City. Slegers walked over to applaud the 2,000 away fans after the 4-2 defeat at Etihad Stadium , and they applauded her back. Slegers said: “I mostly went there to thank them, and connect with them, and show them that I care for them and appreciate them coming to Manchester. And also showing to show them that I feel – not sorry for them because I’m, of course, a big part of it and things are within my control – but they’re coming here and they’re not getting the rewards, just like the team. So I just wanted to connect with them instead of walking away and hiding.” Tom Garry Match report: Manchester City 4-2 Arsenal Match report: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool Continue reading...

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Oct 5, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Shaw seals Manchester City’s thrilling 4-2 win over Arsenal to keep up 100% WSL run

Shaw seals Manchester City’s thrilling 4-2 win over Arsenal to keep up 100% WSL run

Manchester City came from behind twice to win an absorbing, six-goal thriller 4-2 and continue their 100% winning start to the Women’s Super League season while heaping further pressure on Arsenal and their head coach Renée Slegers. The defending champions, helped by Kerstin Casparij scoring a screamer with her very first touch of the ball after coming on as a second-half substitute, stretched their advantage over Arsenal to 10 points after just five rounds of matches, leaving the title hopes of last season’s runners-up hanging by a thread. Continue reading...

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Oct 4, 2026 · byThe Guardian
‘Strong togetherness’: Slegers feels support from Arsenal hierarchy despite miserable run

‘Strong togetherness’: Slegers feels support from Arsenal hierarchy despite miserable run

Board ‘really good and positive’ at ‘difficult time’ Gunners visit WSL leaders Manchester City on Sunday Renée Slegers says she has felt the full support of Arsenal’s board and praised her senior players for showing “monumental leadership” this week as she vows to find solutions to recent poor form before Sunday’s pivotal trip to Manchester City. One win in five matches has left Slegers under mounting pressure. Arsenal let slip a two-goal lead to draw at Paris FC in the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday and in the WSL they have slipped seven points behind City, the leaders and defending champions, having scored once in their past three league games. Continue reading...

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Oct 2, 2026 · byThe Guardian
WSL talking points: Chelsea punish Arsenal and Putellas finds her rhythm

WSL talking points: Chelsea punish Arsenal and Putellas finds her rhythm

The Gunners lacked cutting edge at Stamford Bridge while the former Barcelona star dominated against Brighton How to solve the problem of an inability to take your chances? That is the question that will haunt the Arsenal head coach Renée Slegers over the coming days. In their 1-0 defeat by Chelsea, Arsenal applied more than enough pressure to make a difference but in registering only two of their 18 shots on target, a fundamental lack of ruthlessness remains. They dominated the opening stages at Stamford Bridge but, as has often been the case this season, they were made to pay for their wastefulness. None of their nine first-half attempts troubled the Blues goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. Chelsea, however, had five of eight on target and scored just before half-time through Alyssa Thompson. “I wanted to keep it away from the players because they can score goals and they can finish and they will get the rewards for their work,” Slegers said. With their season unravelling, however, solutions need to be found quickly. Sophie Downey WSL roundup: Putellas scores first London City goal, Man City maintain perfect start Continue reading...

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Sep 28, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Chelsea turn up heat on Arsenal as Alyssa Thompson strike settles WSL derby

Chelsea turn up heat on Arsenal as Alyssa Thompson strike settles WSL derby

Arsenal’s title chances were dealt a significant blow after a narrow defeat at the hands of Chelsea . Alyssa Thompson’s first-half finish was the difference on a competitive afternoon at Stamford Bridge but one that ultimately left Renée Slegers with more questions than answers about how to save their season. “Worried? No,” Slegers said. “Confidence is something that fluctuates. They know who they are and they know what they can bring. What’s important is that there’s always phases in the season and there’s ­different things you need to work on or focus on. Continue reading...

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Sep 27, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Mariona Caldentey penalty provides late WCL relief for Arsenal against Køge

Mariona Caldentey penalty provides late WCL relief for Arsenal against Køge

Mariona Caldentey’s 93rd-minute penalty delivered a win and a hefty dose of relief to fans bouncing behind the goal in the North Bank after the ball hit the back of the net, but Arsenal’s narrow defeat of HB Køge in their Champions League opener left more questions unanswered than answered for the struggling Gunners. Manager Renée Slegers’ puffed cheeks said it all when the full-time whistle went. If it had been revealed on the final whistle that a forcefield surrounded the opposition goal at Meadow Park, many would have believed it, such was the extent of Arsenal’s ridiculous profligacy in front of goal in their League Phase opener. Continue reading...

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Sep 22, 2026 · byThe Guardian
WSL talking points: Arsenal’s attacking woes and Goodwin makes England case

WSL talking points: Arsenal’s attacking woes and Goodwin makes England case

Gunners are held to second home draw in two weeks, while Spurs smash Palace 7-0 to maintain strong start After being unable to find a way through Crystal Palace’s backline last time out, Arsenal were again frustrated at home in a draw with Manchester United on Saturday and Renée Slegers was asked post-match about how her team can turn their dominance of possession and territory into more goals. It could have been worse, of course, if Smilla Holmberg had not made it 1-1 in the 95th minute. “It’s not one thing, it’s a combination of things,” Slegers said. “It’s a cocktail of things, there are some details in decision making, some details in the technical execution. It’s also the ruthlessness in front of goal but I know the players want it and they want to do that, they want to execute for Arsenal.” Tom Garry Match report: Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United Match report: Manchester City 4-2 Liverpool Continue reading...

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Sep 21, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Holmberg rescues point for Arsenal but Manchester United off the mark in WSL

Holmberg rescues point for Arsenal but Manchester United off the mark in WSL

Arsenal were mightily relieved as a 95th-minute Smilla Holmberg volley rescued a point at home to a much-improved Manchester United side, but the draw will not be enough to eradicate concerns about how far behind the leaders Manchester City Renée Slegers’ team are slipping already and how frequently they seem to struggle to break down a low block. A defiant Manchester United stunned the north Londoners as Eva Olid’s side claimed the first point of her tenure with a performance that defied all of the pre-match scripts, but it was very nearly a victory, had it not been for Holmberg’s last-gasp back-post finish from Leah Williamson’s deep, diagonal ball into the box, which finally broke the visitors’ stubborn resistance. Continue reading...

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Sep 19, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Chelsea’s five-star showing and Arsenal frustrated at home – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Chelsea’s five-star showing and Arsenal frustrated at home – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers and Suzanne Wrack are joined by Marva Kreel and Chris Paouros to discuss the weekend’s WSL action On the podcast today: Faye Carruthers and Suzanne Wrack are joined by Marva Kreel and Chris Paouros to discuss the weekend’s WSL action. Chelsea hit five goals past Manchester United with five different goalscorers. Crystal Palace show they are not here to just make up the numbers as they earn a point against Arsenal at the Emirates – but will draws prove costly for Reneé Slegers’ side once again in their quest for the title? Continue reading...

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Sep 15, 2026 · byThe Guardian