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Can Arsenal actually win the Champions League ?

With the Champions League group stage draw upon us, we ask the annual question - can Arsenal even win this thing?
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Player profile: Anna Patten

Our player feature this week is Anna Patten, a young defender who went on the first team trip to Portugal and Spain and played against FC Bayern.

Should Arsenal try to sign Hope Solo for free in 2017?

Hope Solo could be available for free in six months time, should Arsenal make a move for her?

Who should partner Casey Stoney in central defence?

Following Jemma Rose's dismissal against Manchester City and her subsequent ban, we look at Pedro Losa's available options in defence. Arsène Wenger has been having...

Who’s to blame for Arsenal Ladies problems?

Who is to blame for the Arsenal Ladies' bad performances? Is it the manager or the players?

Arsenal Ladies’ mid-season grades

We have now reached the mid-season break and we can have a look at the players' grades so far for 2016.

Can Arsenal Ladies qualify for the Champions League?

The FA WSL is back and the main target is obviously to qualify for the UEFA Women's Champions League 2017/18 edition. Is it a realistic target?

Should fans be segregated for Arsenal Ladies v Spurs?

With Arsenal.com confirming Arsenal Ladies v Spurs will take place at Borehamwood FC on Sunday 19 March at 2pm, the question has to be asked if segregation should be in place.

Casey Stoney set to be a great coach

Casey Stoney has been preparing for her post-career life and the Arsenal Ladies defender is looking forward to managing at the highest level.

Player feature: Jordan Nobbs – future Arsenal captain?

This week, we present a senior Arsenal squad player, the midfield dynamo Jordan Nobbs who . has just been voted Women's Football Player of the year at the London Football awards.

Arsenal Ladies’ title challenge in big trouble

Despite a previous claim from a player that the difference between Arsenal and opponents Chelsea/Manchester City, a marginal gap has already opened at the top of the table.
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Arsenal Ladies’ top 3 players 2016

As it is traditional to have an end of the year review, here are my Arsenal Ladies player awards for the 2016 season.

What could happen for the Ladies in the summer transfer window?

The FA WSL transfer window will reopen from the 3rd - 30th of June. This transfer window is mainly used to make adjustments on the squads. Let's have a look at what could happen for the Arsenal Ladies.

Player profile: Rianna Dean

With this week's Arsenal ladies' profile, we have another up-and-coming young centre forward Rianna Dean.

How Notts County Ladies folded and how it can be avoided in the future

After the shocking news that a top level women's football team has now disappeared, let's have a look at the chain of events that led to the disaster.
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Player profile: Arsenal Ladies captain, Alex Scott

In this week's feature, we profile Alex Scott, the club captain, and one of the longest serving player over three spells.

Miedema to Arsenal, one forward too many?

Arsenal Ladies have signed the Dutch forward from FC Bayern Munchen and once again, we have to wonder why the club is piling up players again in certain positions.

Arsenal Ladies’ season so far: where are they going wrong?

With the season nearly over and 20 games played so far, I've taken a look at the 24 Arsenal Ladies players' appearance statistics for the season so far and it is an interesting read.

Ambitious Arsenal Ladies need League success after investment from club

Arsenal Ladies used to be the standard bearer in women's football for more than a decade before being overtaken by the likes of Liverpool,...

Arsenal Ladies’ player by player season review

Here is a player by player review of this season's performances. They are graded from A to E.

Is a turbulent off-season in store for Arsenal Ladies?

The nightmare scenario of the fire sale of winter 2013 might see a revival in the upcoming transfer window with many ins and out.
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Smith – Zidane, Henry and Pires in one player – a tribute to an...

In a new series we will profile the Arsenal Ladies players, from the past, present and those who will make the future of the team. We cannot start with a better player than Kelly Smith MBE who announced her retirement from football this week.

Loyalty to club key to youngsters re-signing for Ladies

Arsenal recently announced that they had managed to retain two players, with high potential aged 19 and 20,

Arsenal Ladies’ game time changed with 14 days notice

Arsenal Ladies v Chelsea Ladies, a top of the table clash, has been moved forward from a 19:45 kick-off to a 18:00 kick-off with the announcement made just two weeks before the game is played.
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Arsenal Ladies squad update: Strengths, weaknesses and depth

With Heather O'Reilly's imminent signing, the squad is looking a bit better prior to the start of the spring series but questions still remain on the squad's strength, weaknesses and depth in certain positions.
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Can England win Euro 2017?

2017 is a big year for the England Women's team as they are now one of the favourites to win the upcoming Euros in the Netherlands. But do they have enough to win it ?

Is survival of the fittest the new FA WSL motto?

In a week where news of a £300,000 a year offer was allegedly made to a player in the Premier League, a WSL1 team downgraded their team to part-time football to cut costs, the FA WSL might reach a turning point next season.

Will Arsenal Ladies use spring series to test youngsters?

The FA have created a one off series to bridge the gap between seasons but the big question is: will the youngsters get a look-in?

Playing games behind closed doors does not help promote women’s football

The news that the Arsenal Ladies' youth teams cup finals will be both played at St George's Park means no Arsenal fans will be...

Is the FA WSL just a tool for the England team?

As we enter another international window with England competing in the SheBelieves Cup, it's time again to revisit the old club versus country argument.

Should Arsenal adapt to midfielder?

Following Carla Humphrey's season loan move to Doncaster Rover Belles, it looks quite obvious that the coach nearly never played her in her best...

Can the Arsenal Ladies youngsters get a breakthrough to the first team?

Pedro Losa is nowadays facing the same problem for the Ladies’ side as Arsene Wenger does regarding the promotion of youngsters that went through...
Arsenal's Scottish forward Lisa Evans goes for a header during the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final football match between Arsenal and Paris SG at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on August 22, 2020. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Coming up short: Arsenal 1 PSG Feminines 2

Arsenal's women went out of the Champions League, losing 2-1 to PSG Feminines, as they came short in the first game of the Final 8
England's forward Alessia Russo (C) vies for the ball with France's forward Melvine Malard (L) and France's defender Selma Bacha (R) during the Women's U20 World Cup 3rd place football match between France and England at the La Rabine stadium, in Vannes, western France on August 24, 2018. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP)

Russo and Wubben-Moy available: Why Arsenal should sign them

English youngsters, Alessia Russo and Lotte Wubben-Moy, are on the market after leaving UNC and there is certainly a case for trying to sign the hugely talented players.