Sylvain Jamet

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Following the Arsenal Women team since 2004/05. Arsenal WFC season ticket holder since they appeared in 2006/07. Likely to be found watching women's football every week-end all over England... and the world. I am also a silver member.
Kim Little of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Reading at Meadow Park on March 12, 2023 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal closer to top 2 finish in Women’s Super League

Arsenal moved closer to a top 2 finish in the Barclays Women Super League after a 4-0 victory over Reading, with the top four teams battling for the Champions League places.
KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Sam Kerr and Guro Reiten of Chelsea react after the Vitality Women's FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Kingsmeadow on February 26, 2023 in Kingston upon Thames, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Frustrating Chelsea defeat knocks Arsenal out of FA Cup

Arsenal were defeated 2-0 away to Chelsea in a game where they created enough changes to win it, but were not clinical enough to get the win.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Leah Williamson of Arsenal looks dejected after Chloe Kelly (not pictured) of Manchester City scores the team's second goal during the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at The Academy Stadium on February 11, 2023. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

What next for Arsenal after disappointing Manchester City display?

Arsenal probably said goodbye to the WSL title with their defeat 2-1 away to City on Saturday.
SCHAFFHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND - DECEMBER 21: Frida Maanum of Arsenal celebrates after scoring her team's first goal of the game during the UEFA Women's Champions League group C match between FC Zürich and Arsenal at WeFox Arena on December 21, 2022 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)

Arsenal draw Bayern Munich in Champions League

Arsenal will play in the Women's Champions League quarter finals against German opposition in FC Bayern München.
DAGENHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Stina Blackstenius of Arsenal shoots past Honoka Hayashi of West Ham United during the FA Women's Super League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at Chigwell Construction Stadium on February 05, 2023 in Dagenham, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal suffer frustrating evening vs West Ham

Arsenal's hopes of securing the title and a spot in the Champions League were dealt a major blow on Sunday after a frustrating 0-0 draw against a resolute West Ham side.
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Arsenal women transfer window review

Arsenal Women had a busy transfer window signing three players, bringing two players back from loan and sending one player on loan letting one go. Unfortunately, they could not close a deal on a striker, but it is nevertheless a good January window for the club.
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Arsenal reject Chelsea bid for Katie McCabe

Arsenal have turned down a 'substantial bid' from Chelsea for Katie McCabe.
Arsenals Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema (L) celebrates with Arsenals English defender Lotte Wubben-Moy after scoring a goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League Group C football match between Juventus and Arsenal at the Juventus stadium in Turin on November 24, 2022. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s homegrown conundrum

A few years ago, The FA introduced a homegrown rule to protect the interests of the English national team  and make sure there were enough eligible players in the League. Let's have a look how Arsenal fares with that rule.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal (hidden) celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's second goal during the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Manchester United go top as Chelsea and Arsenal games are postponed

The Barclays Women Super League has a new leader in Manchester United as the Red Devils took advantage of Chelsea and Arsenal's postponed games to go top on goal difference.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Lotte Wubben-Moy of Arsenal celebrates victory with teammate Manuela Zinsberger following the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Meadow Park on October 30, 2022 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

2 points lost as Chelsea find late equaliser

Arsenal and Chelsea played to a 1-1 draw in a highly competitive match at the Emirates Stadium, watched by 46,500 fans. The Gunners opened the...
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Jordan Nobbs of Arsenal celebrates with the Women's Super League trophy after the WSL match between Arsenal Women and Manchester City Women at Meadow Park on May 11, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Sadness as Jordan Nobbs leaves Arsenal

Jordan Nobbs has moved to Aston Villa as her 12-year-long stint at Arsenal ends up with a move to get minutes to be selected for England's World Cup squad.
SCHAFFHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND - DECEMBER 21: Frida Maanum of Arsenal celebrates after scoring her team's first goal of the game during the UEFA Women's Champions League group C match between FC Zürich and Arsenal at WeFox Arena on December 21, 2022 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)

Arsenal women mid-season review: Good but could be better

Arsenal have reached the mid-season point and are in a good position as they are still competing in all four competitions.
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Arsenal up to 7th in UEFA women’s club rankings

UEFA have published their end of the year rankings and Arsenal have gone up to seventh place following multiple qualifications for the knock-out stage.
BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Mana Iwabuchi of Arsenal smiles with team mates prior to the Vitality Women's FA Cup Fifth Round match between Liverpool Women and Arsenal Women at Prenton Park on February 27, 2022 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Arsenal get Leeds or Stoke in FA Women’s Cup

The FA Women's Cup fourth round draw was made on Monday with the Barclays Women Super League teams entering the tournament.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Jordan Nobbs of Atrsenal celebrates after scoring their fourth goal during the FA Women's Super League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on December 11, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Arsenal 2nd in WSL after Aston Villa drubbing

Arsenal took advantage of the Manchester derby 1-1 draw to overtake United and also take a five points lead over City with their 4-1 at Aston Villa.
Arsenals Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema (C) celebrates with Arsenals Irish forward Katie McCabe (R) after scoring a goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League Group C football match between Juventus and Arsenal at the Juventus stadium in Turin on November 24, 2022. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal in Champions League pole position

Arsenal came back from Turin with a 1-1 draw that leaves them in a very good position to qualify for the knock-out of the...
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Alessia Russo of Manchester United celebrates after scoring her team's third goal during the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on November 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Home defeat to United means Chelsea go top of the League

Arsenal were defeated 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium with a very good 40,604 attendance that opened the door for Chelsea to take over at...
Official mascot Tazuni and dancers perform during the football draw ceremony for the Australia and New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Aotea Centre in Auckland on October 22, 2022. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 will take place next summer in Australia and New-Zealand and we now know where the Arsenal players will play their Group games.
A view shows the logo of the UEFA Nations League football competition at the San Siro (Giuseppe-Meazza) stadium on October 5, 2021 in Milan, on the eve of the semifinal football match between Italy and Spain. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

New Women’s Nations League format explained

UEFA have moved to the Nation Leagues format that has been tried and tested at the u-17 and u-19 level for many years as well as in the men’s game.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: The Arsenal team before the Barclays Women's Super League match between Leicester City and Arsenal at The King Power Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Arsenal back on top but injuries piling up

Arsenal went back to the top of the FA WSL as they beat Leicester while Manchester United dropped points at the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Beth Mead of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Women's Champions League group C match between Arsenal and FC Zürich at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal defeat Zürich and stay top of Champions League group

The Gunners defeated Zürich 3-1 and now have a two point lead over Juventus and a huge five point gap over holders Lyon.
Arsenal WFC's head coach Jonas Eidevall looks on during the UEFA Champions League women's second round football match between Ajax Amsterdam and Arsenal FC at De Toekomst sports complex in Amsterdam, on September 28, 2022. - Netherlands OUT (Photo by Gerrit van Keulen / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by GERRIT VAN KEULEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal draw Juventus and Lyon in Champions League group

Arsenal were handed a very difficult draw on Monday in Nyon with Lyon, Juventus and FC Zürich in their group.
Arsenal WFC's head coach Jonas Eidevall looks on during the UEFA Champions League women's second round football match between Ajax Amsterdam and Arsenal FC at De Toekomst sports complex in Amsterdam, on September 28, 2022. - Netherlands OUT (Photo by Gerrit van Keulen / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by GERRIT VAN KEULEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Who can Arsenal get in Champions League draw?

Arsenal have qualified for the Champions League Group stage thanks to a 1-0 away win at Ajax with a goal by Vivianne Miedema, so who could they get in the Champions League draw?.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Beth Mead of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal destroy Spurs to stay top of WSL

The Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4-0 at the Emirates in front of a record Barclays Women Super League crowd of 53,737 fans, keeping them top of the league, with a 100% record, ahead of Manchester United and Aston Villa.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Leah Williamson of Arsenal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal Women and Tottenham Hotspur Women at Emirates Stadium on May 04, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Brighton preview

Arsenal will open the Barclays WSL season with a sold-out home game at Borehamwood FC on Friday.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Sari Van Veenendaal, Danielle Van de Donk, Dominique Bloodworth and Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal celebrate with the trophy after the WSL match between Arsenal Women and Manchester City at Meadow Park on May 11, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal women’s Champions League tie set

The UEFA Women's Champions League draw has been relatively kind to the Arsenal with the opponent Ajax Amsterdam.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Stina Blackstenius of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring her team's first goal of the game during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal Women and Manchester United Women at Meadow Park on February 05, 2022 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Is the Arsenal women’s squad big enough for the 2022/23 season?

Arsenal Women are 13 days away from starting the 2022/23 season and the summer transfer window has been really quiet on the signings side.
Moscow, Russia, August 21th 2021: Manager Jonas Eidevall Arsenal celebrates his teams victory and entry for the next UWCL round during the UEFA Womens Champions League Round 1 football match between Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven at Sapsan Arena in Moscow, Russia. UEFA Womens Champions League - Arsenal v PSV Eindhoven

UEFA Women’s Champions League draw preview

Arsenal are entering the Women's Champions League in qualifying Round 2 and we know now who will be our potential opponents.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Beth Mead of England is awarded with the Top Goalscorer and Player of the Tournament awards after the final whistle of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on July 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Beth Mead comes 2nd in UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award

Arsenal and England winger Beth Mead was voted second by the UEFA panel for the UEFA Women's Player of the Year, behind Spain and Barcelona's Alexia Putellas and ahead of Wolfsburg and Germany's Lena Oberdorf.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Beth Mead of England is awarded with the Top Goalscorer and Player of the Tournament awards after the final whistle of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on July 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal Ballon d’Or nominations with usual controversies

France Football have published their annual Ballon d'Or list and there are the usual controversies over players that have been left out, such as the Lionesses' Keira Walsh.
TOPSHOT - England's midfielder Leah Williamson (C) and England's defender Millie Bright (R) lift the trophy as England's players celebrate after their win in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final football match between England and Germany at the Wembley stadium, in London, on July 31, 2022. - England won a major women's tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly's extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold out Wembley on Sunday. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Arsenal Women’s ticket sales boosted by Lionesses Euro triumph

It will come as no surprise that women's football ticket sales are on the up following the Lionesses Euro 2022 triumph and Arsenal season tickets have sold out.
TOPSHOT - England's midfielder Leah Williamson (C) and England's defender Millie Bright (R) lift the trophy as England's players celebrate after their win in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final football match between England and Germany at the Wembley stadium, in London, on July 31, 2022. - England won a major women's tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly's extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold out Wembley on Sunday. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Hard work and investment pays off for England at the Euros

As England celebrate winning their first major trophy in the women's game, and the first in football for the nation in either since 1966, it's worth taking a minute to remember how they got here.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 15: A detailed view of Beth Mead of England's shirt is seen during the UEFA Women's Euro England 2022 group A match between Northern Ireland and England at St Mary's Stadium on July 15, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Euro 2022 Group Stage review and Quarter-final preview

The UEFA Women Euros quarter-finals are now set following the last batch of group games and there will be some interesting match-ups.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JULY 10: Leah Williamson of England during the UEFA Women's Euro England 2022 England Press Conference And Training Session at Brighton & Hove Community Stadium on July 10, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

UEFA Womens Euro matchday 2 recap

Matchday 2 is done and we now know three teams that are already through to the quarter-finals: England, France and Germany.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Katie McCabe of Arsenal enjoys a drink of champagne as she celebrates winning the Women's Super League after the WSL match between Arsenal Women and Manchester City at Meadow Park on May 11, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Barclays Women Super League fixtures announced

The FA have announced the WSL fixture list for the 2022/23 season. Like last season Arsenal will begin with a six pointer against another...
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Lucy Bronze of England looks on as England pose for a team photo during the UEFA Women's Euro England 2022 group A match between England and Austria at Old Trafford on July 06, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 Round 1 recap

The UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Matchday 1 has now concluded and we can have a look at how the favourites have done, who is up and who has disappointed.
WALSALL, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Nikita Parris of England looks on prior to the International Friendly between England Women and Denmark Women at Bank's Stadium on May 25, 2019 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Nikita Parris agrees Manchester United move

David Ornstein is reporting that Nikita Parris is set to leave Arsenal to sign for Manchester United just one year after arriving at the club.
Moscow, Russia, August 21th 2021: Manager Jonas Eidevall Arsenal celebrates his teams victory and entry for the next UWCL round during the UEFA Womens Champions League Round 1 football match between Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven at Sapsan Arena in Moscow, Russia. UEFA Womens Champions League - Arsenal v PSV Eindhoven

Key 2022/23 season dates revealed by the FA

The FA have finally released the dates for the 2022/23 season. It will be another season with an international tournament which means no real rest for the players involved.
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4 Arsenal players make England squad for 2022 Euros

Sarina Wiegman has selected her Euro squad and there are four Arsenal players in it
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Who can Arsenal draw in the Champions League?

Arsenal have qualified for the 2022/23 Champions League thanks to their runners-up place in the FA WSL and will enter the competition in the Qualifying Round 2.