Women’s football

Mariona Caldentey is facing up to 10 weeks out with a significant hamstring injury, though Arsenal say a follow-up scan has shown positive healing.

Arsenal Women’s Champions League trip to Barcelona has been rearranged, with disruption in Spain forcing a change to the original schedule.

Alessia Russo scored twice for England against Greece as her recent run continued, with Arsenal now hoping she carries that form back into league action.

Arsenal’s first seven games reveal a striking split in playing time, with several established and new players barely featuring under Renee Slegers.

Smilla Holmberg has picked up an injury on Sweden duty, with the Arsenal defender now being assessed ahead of two World Cup play-off fixtures.

Mariona Caldentey has withdrawn from Spain duty after a hamstring injury, with Arsenal still waiting to learn the full extent of the problem.

Renée Slegers has addressed her Arsenal future and the backing she is receiving from the club during a difficult run of results.

Arsenal get mixed injury news before facing Manchester City, with one player nearing a return while another remains sidelined.

Sarina Wiegman has explained Chloe Kelly’s England omission, while Arsenal deal with a separate fitness problem ahead of their European trip.

Arsenal’s defeat at Chelsea has left their title challenge under pressure and raised fresh questions before a crucial run of fixtures.

Arsenal Women opened their Champions League campaign with a win, but another late breakthrough exposed familiar problems in the final third.

Arsenal Women’s slow start has revived familiar concerns over chance creation, low blocks and leadership as two difficult league fixtures approach.

Arsenal Women remain unbeaten, but another draw has revived concerns over the issue that hurt their title challenge last season.