Women’s football

Katie McCabe and Leah Williamson were both missing from Arsenal’s squad against Aston Villa, with the club offering no immediate explanation for their absences.

Arsenal women secured Champions League football for next season with a dominant 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Arsenal’s Brighton draw confirmed Man City’s WSL title, but award nominations, exits and transfer plans made it a busy week elsewhere.

England Under-17s must beat Norway to reach the semi-finals after a narrow Germany defeat decided by a first-half penalty.

Phoebe de Bohan’s double gave England a winning start against Northern Ireland, with six Arsenal players involved at Inver Park.

Naomi Williams is leaving Arsenal after eight years, with the young goalkeeper now needing the regular football her development requires.

Arsenal’s Swedish influence was decisive against Leicester as Renée Slegers’ side build momentum before their European test in Lyon.

Arsenal Women have secured a major piece of summer business early, tying down Steph Catley as uncertainty continues around other senior figures.

Arsenal Women came from behind to beat Lyon 2-1 in the Champions League semi-final first leg, taking a slim advantage into the 2nd leg.

Arsenal’s weekend brought a return to the top, a major European win for the women and more concern lower down the academy pathway.

Arsenal Women will take a 2-1 lead to France after an excellent second-half comeback against Lyon in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.…

Arsenal Women have confirmed Manu Zinsberger will leave at the end of the season after 143 appearances, 51 clean sheets and three trophies.

Arsenal Women’s Under-21s have won the U21 PGA Division One title again after a 5-0 win at Durham sealed another outstanding campaign.