Arsenal Women late win exposes familiar attacking struggle
Arsenal Women opened their Champions League campaign with a win, but another late breakthrough exposed familiar problems in the final third.
Arsenal Women opened their Champions League campaign with a win, but another late breakthrough exposed familiar problems in the final third.
Arsenal Women’s slow start has revived familiar concerns over chance creation, low blocks and leadership as two difficult league fixtures approach.
Arsenal had 30 shots and nine on target but were held 0-0 by Crystal Palace, leaving Renée Slegers with plenty to address before Manchester United.
Former Arsenal youngsters Vivienne Lia and Jessie Gale impressed as England U20s beat Tanzania 5-1 to claim their first win of the tournament.
Arsenal Women beat Brighton 1-0, but Renee Slegers’ selection highlighted the depth and competition now running through the squad.
Arsenal are tipped for a WSL top-three finish, but squad changes and a stronger chasing pack could make the 2026/27 Champions League race wide open.
Wednesday’s match was a game of two halves, with a first half that was good enough but not much more, and a second half with a lot of intensity and three excellent long-range goals.
Arsenal edged past Paris FC in pre-season as Renee Slegers handed more minutes to her new signings ahead of the Women’s Super League season.
England have named two Arsenal youngsters in their Under-20 Women’s World Cup squad, but several current and former Gunners have missed out.
Which Arsenal youngsters could play at the Under-20 Women’s World Cup? England selection, injury updates and club release decisions all matter.
UEFA has completed the Women’s Champions League and Europa Cup qualifying draws, with Chelsea facing a tough test and Arsenal watching on.
Jenna Nighswonger is reportedly set to leave Arsenal for Bay FC, ending an 18-month spell that never developed as expected.
Arsenal Women’s Under-21s beat London Bees 1-0 in pre-season as Cairo Antoine impressed and several young prospects caught the eye.
Arsenal Women’s 2026-27 fixtures are out, with a 26-game WSL season, Champions League commitments and several landmark away trips ahead.
Laila Harbert’s Arsenal exit raises fresh questions about the club’s academy pathway and whether one of England’s brightest prospects left too soon.
Former Real Madrid captain Misa Rodriguez arrives at Arsenal with an outstanding pedigree, leaving Renée Slegers with an enviable decision to make.
18-year-old goalkeeper Isabella Damm has joined Arsenal from Danish side Brondby IF having spent some time on trial last season.
Arsenal have signed Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig, with the 19-year-old winger becoming the fifth arrival of a busy transfer window.
Ona Batlle has joined Arsenal from Barcelona, adding a world-class full-back and raising questions over how the defence now fits.
Geraldine Reuteler has joined Arsenal on a free transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt after being a long-term target for the club.