Villa’s late equaliser underlines Arsenal women’s attacking concerns
Arsenal drop to fifth after Aston Villa’s late equaliser, with concerns over creativity and a defining run of fixtures to come in league and Europe.
Arsenal drop to fifth after Aston Villa’s late equaliser, with concerns over creativity and a defining run of fixtures to come in league and Europe.
Following a season that saw Arsenal return to the elite level by winning the Champions League, 17 years after winning it as the UEFA Women’s Cup, there was hope for a Ballon d’Or winner as England also won the 2025 Euros.
Arsenal came away with a battling 0-0 draw at Leigh Sports Village against a United side that qualified for the Champions League’s League Phase in midweek.
Arsenal face Lyon, Real Madrid and Twente at home in the Women’s Champions League, with Bayern, Benfica and OH Leuven away in the league phase.
Arsenal Women hit back from an early own goal to thrash West Ham 5-1, keeping their 100% start and sending a clear message in the WSL title race.
UEFA’s new Women’s Europa Cup kicked off this week, while the Champions League qualifiers produced drama for clubs across Europe.
Arsenal hit four past London City Lionesses in their WSL opener, with Smith starring and Slegers’ bold choices vindicated in front of a huge Emirates crowd.
The transfer window for professional players in the English women’s game is now closed, with Arsenal making a few changes from the squad that won the Champions League in Lisbon back in May.
Lia Wälti is set to join Juventus, leaving Arsenal short in midfield and forcing Renée Slegers to consider options before a January or summer signing.