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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 06: Valencia CF assistant coach Phil Neville gives instructions prior to the La Liga match between Valencia CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadi de Mestalla on March 06, 2016 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

FA to make Phil Neville England Women’s team manager despite total lack of experience

As revealed by the godfather of women's football journos in England, Phillip Neville will be the new England Women's manager and will try to emulate Mark Sampson's success on the pitch while avoiding off-the-pitch pitfalls that saw the Welshman sacked.

Can Arsenal Women win a trophy or qualify for the Champions League?

New year, new manager, new ambitions. Can Arsenal Women return to being successful after a cup drought and six years without title success?

Arsenal Women top 3 players 2017

Arsenal Women struggled in 2017, failing to add to their trophy cabinet and missing out on the Champions League. But here are their three top performers who can hold their heads high.

Arsenal Women’s FA WSL downward spiral: Who, when, why and how?

When the FA WSL was formed in 2011, Arsenal Ladies were a dominant force in women's football and now they're a shadow of their former selves - what happened?

Natural born killer: Vivianne Miedema

Just 21, Vivianne Miedema has scored 114 goals in 132 games. But who is this player who’s proving that the female of the species is just as deadly as the male?

West Ham fans accused of sexist chants during Arsenal clash

A group of West Ham fans allegedly targeted a woman on Wednesday night and subjected her to sexist chants while the match played out.
Arsenal's player Alex Scott and Netherland's former player Ruud Gullit (L) present the The Best FIFA Women's Coach of 2017 Award during The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony, on October 23, 2017 in London. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL

What’s next for Alex Scott?

At the beginning of November, Alex Scott announced that she would be leaving Arsenal and retiring from playing football at the end of the season, so what's next for the soon-to-be former right-back?

5 greatest Arsenal women of all time

The Arsenal Women are one of the most successful women's football teams ever, and certainly in England. We've put together a list of the five best players of all time for the side.

60% cancelled: Weather plays havoc with new FA WSL winter league schedule

This weekend was the first proper winter league weekend where adverse weather was likely to affect the fixture list - and affect it it did.

Why Jodie Taylor’s departure is not a problem for Arsenal Women

Jodie Taylor will leave the club to play in Australia and then in the US. Her departure is not a problem, however, and actually eases the congestion in attack.

What’s next for Katie McCabe?

Irish winger Katie McCabe returns to Arsenal after a loan spell at Glasgow City. Can she now force her way in the starting eleven?
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Are the England central contracts a hindrance for team selection?

Every time an England squad is named, fans ask the same question: Do central contracts guarantee a call-up, even if a player is out of form or regularly unused on international duty?

Wenger’s decision to keep Alexis remains the right one

Whatever Arsenal's struggles, turning down £60m for Alexis was the right call... provided they don't sell him in January.
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New FA WSL restructuring in 2018/19 means a messy summer transfer window

The FA's decision to restructure the elite level of women's football, allowing only full-time professional football, is going to have a knock-on effect on the transfer window.

FA restructure has messed up the elite clubs

Imagine a football world where your place in the top league is decided by your pitch facilities, marketing and budget size, not on the football results. Welcome to the FA WSL.

Awful refereeing, leaky defence + more: What we learned from Arsenal’s collapse at Manchester...

Here are the key things we learned from the 5-2 defeat away to City on Saturday lunchtime that leaves the team struggling in the title race after just two games.

5 things we learnt from Arsenal v Birmingham

As Arsenal get ready for their second league game of the season against Manchester City, we take a look at what we learned from their opening day win over Birmingham City last weekend.
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How Arsenal playmaker Kelly Smith was robbed of making history in Europe due to...

Back in 2006/07, Arsenal Women won the quadruple, with Kelly Smith at the heart of their 44-game unbeaten run, featuring 42 wins, while being involved in a curious incident too.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Arsenal manager Pedro Martinez Losa (C), Alex Scott (L) and Kelly Smith (R) of Arsenal celebrate with the trophy following the SSE Women's FA Cup Final between Arsenal Ladies and Chelsea Ladies at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2016 in London, England. Picture: Ben Hoskins/Getty Images

Arsenal Women can finish in the top-two this season

With the FA WSL 1's start a month away, the Arsenal Women's squad is finally starting to look like a team that can challenge for a top-two finish.

The Arsenal centre forward conundrum

Watching the Euros in the Netherlands with Jodie Taylor flying with five goals in three games while Anna Miedema struggles with zero in three, you have to wonder what Pedro Losa will decide ahead of the 2017/18 season.

10 Arsenal Ladies to look out for next season

With the 2017/18 season on its way, here are 10 players to look out for next season.

‘Like Giroud but with pace and a great goalscoring record’

Jodie Taylor recently hit a brace for England, so we thought it was about time we took a better look at her..

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

Player profile: Rianna Dean

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

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.
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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.
Anna Patten

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.
Beth Mead

Beth Mead – a top signing but where do all the forwards fit?

News that the young striker, Beath Mead, has been signed by the club has been welcomed by all the fans as she is a player with a great future ahead, but will she get any game time?
Jordan Nobbs

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 ?
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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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Why are Arsenal signing O’Reilly for just a few months?

As previously announced Heather O'Reilly will sign for the Arsenal Ladies and will stay for the Spring Series. Although it is supposed to be a...

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.
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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.
Hope Solo

Should Arsenal Ladies move for Hope Solo?

With Emma Byrne released by the club at the end of her contract, why not take a gamble on the superstar goalkeeper, Hope Solo?
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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.

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?