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Arsenal 10 points adrift as Slegers faces scrutiny
Arsenal's worst start in years has left manager Renee Slegers under pressure, but the club insists she has their backing.
In brief
Arsenal's worst start in years has left manager Renee Slegers under pressure, but the club insists she has their backing. Arsenal sit tenth in the WSL, ten points behind leaders Manchester City after winning just two of seven matches, raising questions about manager Renee Slegers' future. Originally reported by BBC…
Arsenal's dismal start to the season
Arsenal have won just two of their opening seven matches in all competitions and sit tenth in the WSL table, ten points behind leaders Manchester City.
City beat Arsenal 4-2 at Etihad
Manchester City defeated Arsenal four two on Sunday, adding to the Gunners' misery after a run of poor results that has disappointed their fanbase.
Arsenal's trophy drought since 2019
Arsenal have not won a WSL title since 2019, with slow starts proving costly each year. Last season they finished second in the WSL and reached the Champions League semi-finals.
Slegers defends her position
When asked if she was worried about her job, Slegers said she is full of energy and cares for the club and players. She sees perspective and looks forward to an international break.
“I'm here and I'm full of energy. I care a lot for the club and the players. I see perspective.”
Fans show support after City loss
After the match, Slegers applauded two thousand five hundred away supporters at Etihad Stadium as they sang North London Forever. She was greeted warmly and did not appear to face calls for her removal.
Club insists Slegers has backing
Sources at Arsenal insist Slegers retains their full backing despite poor results. The club made early transfer signings including England international Georgia Stanway, Spain full-back Ona Batlle, and Germany forward Lisa Baum.
Scoring problems and worst streak
Arsenal scored just twice in the WSL before Sunday's match. They have failed to win in their past four WSL games, their worst winless streak since October two thousand twenty-three.
Slegers plans season review
Rather than worry about her job, Slegers is planning a big review of Arsenal's season so far during the international break to identify where the problems lie.
“There will be a big review of our season so far.”
Slegers insists she is the right fit
Slegers stated she believes she remains the right person to lead Arsenal, saying the team is going through a difficult time but she sees perspective and solutions ahead.
“It's not about me anyway. I have energy, I feel the connection and I think we're going through a really difficult time but we also see perspective.”
At a glance
Arsenal sit tenth in the WSL, ten points behind leaders Manchester City after winning just two of seven matches, raising questions about manager Renee Slegers' future.
