# Arsenal Struggle to Score in WSL

> Arsenal's goal drought threatens WSL title race.
- Title: Arsenal Struggle to Score in WSL · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Arsenal's goal drought threatens WSL title race. Arsenal's poor scoring despite talent risks WSL title race.
- Keywords: arsenal, women's super league, chelsea, manchester city, russio, seahawks, nfl, sports, Struggle, Score, WSL, BBC Sport
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cv5yjx90r4yeo
- Published: 2026-09-27T07:15:42.146+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arsenal, women's super league, chelsea, manchester city, russio, seahawks, nfl, sports
## Arsenal's WSL Start
Arsenal enter WSL season four weeks from Chelsea defeat.
## Points Behind City
Arsenal seven points behind Manchester City with game in hand.
## Recent Draws
Arsenal drew with Crystal Palace and Manchester United.
## Seven-Year Title Search
Arsenal won WSL titles but struggle to score this season.
## Shooting Boots Missing
Arsenal had 56 shots in three games scoring twice.
## Ruthlessness Gap
Slegers says Arsenal lack ruthlessness in front of goal.

> It's a combination of things. There's some details in decision-making and some details in the technical execution.
## Russo's Role
Russo plays midfield but has not scored in WSL this season.

> Russo has created 1.42 chances per 90 minutes in the number 10 role, more than as a striker.
## Key takeaway

Arsenal's poor scoring despite talent risks WSL title race.