Arsenal Women Archives: 11/2018

Danielle van de Donk has been nominated for the Player of the Month award after her tremendous November as Arsenal look to win the award for the second consecutive month.

A couple of years ago, the FA decided to go for a full-time professional women’s football League so with the FA WSL in a new era, let’s have a look at the transfer numbers from 2013 to 2018.

On Sunday against Brighton and Hove Albion, Arsenal only had three outfield players named on the subs bench thanks to an obscure FA rule that limits academy players’ involvement but, as with most rules, there is a loophole.

Jessica Samuelsson was spotted on Sunday wearing a cast as the player confirmed she has suffered another injury.

Just one week ago Martin Samuel complained in the Daily Mail that women’s football just isn’t ‘super enough’ to warrant detailed coverage in national newspapers and this week he got his wish as most of them ignored this weekend’s games altogether.

Arsenal’s women romped to yet another win on Sunday when they put four past Brighton and Hove Albion, but why did they only have four subs on the bench?

Jordan Nobbs will sit out the rest of the season due to an ACL injury but why are women so much more susceptible to this sort of injury than men? We decided to seek out expert opinion about the matter.

With Brexit coming at the end of March 2019 and a large number of injured players at Arsenal, the January transfer window might be crucial for in the quest for trophies.

Vivianne Miedema netted her 17th goal of the season and took herself to within one of the FA WSL goalscoring record for goals scored in a single season while she also closes in on the assist record.

Four months into the season and three managers are no longer in their jobs in the FA WSL and FA WC, so are they more at risk than before with teams now full-time?

Arsenal’s women romped to yet another win on Sunday when they put four past Brighton and Hove Albion, but there was concern after the match when Vivianne Miedema was spotted holding her back.

Fara Williams has revealed that personal problems with her now ex-wife contributed to her ‘rocky’ time at Arsenal that saw her move on after just one season.

Arsenal came from behind against Brighton and Hove Albion to claim their 11th straight win and keep up their 100% league record ahead of next weekend’s mouthwatering clash with Manchester City.

Arsenal Women are looking to consolidate their place at the top of the table against a side currently third from bottom and coached by the former England manager, Hope Powell.

17-year-old midfielder Ava Kuyken will leave Arsenal for the Florida Gators with her new side saying she will bring ‘leadership qualities’ to the team.

Arsenal have been liaising with the England medical team as they work out the best plan of approach for treating Jordan Nobbs’ ACL injury.

It’s been quiet out there in Arsenal land all week, so here is a quick round-up of some wider football stories you might have missed but which caught my eye.

Viktoria Schnaderbeck has been speaking about how special it is to wear the Arsenal shirt as she closes in on a return to action following her knee injury.

Martin Samuel in the Daily Mail football section complains the Women’s Super League just isn’t super enough to warrant coverage in a national newspaper.

Arsenal could welcome Kim Little back from her broken leg sooner than expected as the club look for some good news following Jordan Nobb’s ACL injury.