Arsenal Women

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’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.

Arsenal only managed to draw 1-1 away to Brighton in a game of two halves, meaning they now trail Chelsea by four points with two games in hand.

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.

Leah Williamson has agreed a new contract with Arsenal that will see her extend her trophy-laden 20 years at the club

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

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 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.

UEFA rankings and FIFA’s new women’s club tournament both strengthen the case for the Barclays WSL as the current best league in the world.

Arsenal have confirmed that Stina Blackstenius has signed a new contract, extending the stay of one of the fans’ favourites.

Mariona Caldentey says Manchester City have an advantage over Arsenal in the title race because they are not juggling Champions League football.

Arsenal Women’s final home WSL fixture against Everton has been confirmed, with six club figures recognised after an impressive March.

Arsenal have confirmed the dates for their Women’s Champions League semi-final against OL Lyonnes after a difficult scheduling process.

Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Brighton exposed fatigue, selection questions and a growing pressure point as the club head into a defining run-in.

Renee Slegers has set Arsenal’s focus on Brighton after Chelsea, with the FA Cup quarter-final the next major test.

Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after surviving a tense second leg, with Daphne van Domselaar crucial in a narrow aggregate win.