Arsenal Women Archives: 02/2023

Arsenal forward, Beth Mead has finished third in the 2022 FIFA Women’s Player of the Year awards, while she joined Leah Williamson in the FIFPRO World XI 2022.

Let’s take a look back at the last week in the world of Arsenal women.

Arsenal were defeated 2-0 away to Chelsea in a game where they created enough changes to win it, but were not clinical enough to get the win.

Ireland women’s football manager Vera Pauw revealed that Arsenal made the decision to reject a potential transfer offer from Chelsea for Katie McCabe.

Arsenal Women have extended their partnership with global payment technology firm Mastercard in a long-term agreement that builds on their initial deal signed in May 2019.

Arsenal Women Football Club has increased the wages of its staff by almost 30%, according to the latest published accounts. However, despite the pay rise, the team’s salaries remain considerably lower than some individual male players.

Arsenal Women have welcomed a host of new signings to the club this January, including Dutch midfielder Victoria Pelova who has given a lengthy article to Arsenal.com.

The Women’s Super League match between Arsenal and Liverpool Women has been scheduled to take place on March 8 at Meadow Park.

England women’s football captain, Leah Williamson, has said her squad will stand for inclusivity, highlighting the importance of “standing in solidarity” with those facing discrimination.

Arsenal probably said goodbye to the WSL title with their defeat 2-1 away to City on Saturday.

Arsenal will play in the Women’s Champions League quarter finals against German opposition in FC Bayern München.

Beth Mead, Arsenal’s England forward, has been recognised for her exceptional performance in the past year with a place on the shortlist for FIFA’s Best FIFA Women’s Player award.

Arsenal manager, Jonas Eidevall, spoke to the press following their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the WSL, taking responsibility for the poor first half, saying that the team gave the ball away in dangerous positions and did not use the ball well, leading to a lack of control and prolonged periods of defending.

England women’s football team head coach, Sarina Wiegman, has praised the professionalism of striker Alessia Russo amidst a world-record transfer bid from Arsenal.

Arsenal have secured their place in the final of the Conti League Cup after defeating Manchester City 1-0 in extra time.

Speaking to the press ahead of Arsenal’s game against Manchester City in the semi-final of the Conti Cup on Wednesday night, Jonas Eidevall delivered some good news.

Arsenal’s hopes of securing the title and a spot in the Champions League were dealt a major blow on Sunday after a frustrating 0-0 draw against a resolute West Ham side.

Manager Marc Skinner is hopeful that Alessia Russo will remain with Manchester United despite her expiring contract and Arsenal’s interest.

Arsenal Women had a busy transfer window signing three players, bringing two players back from loan and sending one player on loan letting one go. Unfortunately, they could not close a deal on a striker, but it is nevertheless a good January window for the club.