Sylvain Jamet

Mary Earps’ autobiography has sparked backlash after her criticism of Sarina Wiegman and Hannah Hampton drew a strong response from Sonia Bompastor.

Missed flights, late arrivals, and sharp insights – a look at Arsenal’s win over Palace and how matchday culture differs between the men’s and women’s teams.

Arsenal Women’s sluggish start has left them fifth in the WSL and struggling in Europe, raising concerns over form, fatigue and tactical execution.

Following a run of four games without a win, Arsenal finally got back into a positive mood with the 1-0 defeat of Brighton.

Arsenal lost 2-1 to OL Lyonnes but showed improvement after a tough run, with Renée Slegers expected to rotate ahead of Brighton and Benfica clashes.

Renée Slegers faces mounting pressure after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester City exposed Arsenal’s wastefulness ahead of a testing run of fixtures.

UEFA have published the squad list for all the teams involved in the newly created League Phase, starting next week.

The FIFA Council appointed London, England, as the host of the final phase of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026, which will comprise four matches to be played between 28 January and 1 February next year.

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.

The UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying draw has been made, with giants of the women’s game set to fight for the final places in the new League phase.

Laila Harbert joins Portland Thorns on loan until January, a bold move that could shape her future in midfield as she continues her rapid rise.

Arsenal lost 4-3 to Tottenham in a pre-season derby, with Renée Slegers and Victoria Pelova outlining key lessons ahead of the new campaign.