Arsenal 10 points off WSL lead as Slegers' job is questioned
The Gunners have won only two of their opening seven matches across all competitions.
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Arsenal's Women's Super League campaign has begun with a significant points deficit, trailing leaders Manchester City by 10 points after only seven matches. The team has managed just two victories in their opening seven fixtures across all competitions, placing them 10th in the WSL standings. This poor performance follows a season where Arsenal failed to secure any domestic trophies, despite finishing second in the WSL and reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League.
Managerial Position Under Scrutiny
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The Gunners' 4-2 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday has intensified questions surrounding manager Renee Slegers' position. This marks Arsenal's second-worst start to a WSL season after five games, having accumulated only four points. The team is currently on a four-match winless streak in the WSL, their longest since October 2023. Slegers, who led Arsenal to the Women's Champions League title in 2025, acknowledged the disappointment of recent results but expressed continued commitment.
I have energy, I feel the connection and I think we're going through a really difficult time but we also see perspective. We look forward and see solutions.
Renee Slegers, Arsenal Manager
Despite the growing concern among the fanbase, sources within the club maintain that Slegers has their full backing. While acknowledging that results have not met expectations, the club believes she can steer the team in the correct direction. Significant investment was made in the transfer window, with players like Georgia Stanway, Ona Batlle, and Lisa Baum arriving early to integrate them before the season began. However, these acquisitions have not yet translated into improved on-field performance.
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Review and Future Plans
Slegers indicated that a comprehensive review of the season so far will take place during the upcoming international break. This internal assessment aims to identify the root causes of the team's continuous slow starts to WSL seasons. A lack of clinical finishing has been a notable issue, with Alessia Russo scoring her first league goal of the season against City. The team's performance against Paris FC in the Women's Champions League also saw Slegers miss post-match media duties due to her frustration with the team's performance.
Slegers remains defiant, stating her belief that she is the right person to lead the club forward. She highlighted the team's closeness and the consistent issue of performance being decided by small margins, expressing confidence that improvements will materialise when these margins shift in their favour. The manager emphasised her dedication to the club's success over personal concerns about her role.
Questions this report answers
+How far behind the league leaders is Arsenal?
Arsenal are 10 points behind Women's Super League leaders Manchester City after seven matches. This significant gap highlights the team's challenging start to the season.
+What is Arsenal's current form in the WSL?
Arsenal have not won a WSL game in their past four matches, which is their worst streak since October 2023. They have only secured four points from their opening five league games.
+Does Arsenal's manager Renee Slegers have the club's support?
Sources at the club insist that manager Renee Slegers retains their full backing. Despite disappointing results, the club believes she can guide the team in the right direction.
+What are the next steps for Arsenal?
Manager Renee Slegers plans to conduct a comprehensive review of the season so far during the upcoming international break to identify the reasons for the team's slow starts and poor results.
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