# Slegers feels support from Arsenal hierarchy despite dismal run

> Arsenal manager Renée Slegers credits board backing as she prepares for big test against Manchester City.
- Title: Slegers feels support from Arsenal hierarchy despite dismal…
- Summary: Arsenal manager Renée Slegers credits board backing as she prepares for big test against Manchester City. Arsenal manager Renée Slegers says she has received…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/02/renee-slegers-feels-support-arsenal-hierarchy-despite-miserable-run-wsl
- Published: 2026-10-02T16:38:59+00:00
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- Topics: renée slegers, arsenal, manchester city, wsl, women's super league, football, arsenal women, man city women, sports
## Slegers under pressure
Renée Slegers has overseen only one win in five matches and Arsenal have slipped seven points behind WSL leaders Manchester City.
## Slegers praises board support
Slegers says she has felt the full support of Arsenal’s board and praised senior players for showing 'monumental leadership' this week.

> monumental leadership
## Slegers on recent performance
Arsenal let slip a two-goal lead to draw at Paris FC in the Women’s Champions League and scored only twice in four league games.
## Slegers on team response
Slegers praised her squad for their response, saying players have been 'brilliant' and captains showed 'monumental leadership'.

> brilliant
## Slegers on Sunday’s challenge
Arsenal face Manchester City, who have a 100% WSL record this season and won all home league matches since Andrée Jeglertz took over in summer 2025.
## Slegers vows improvement
Slegers says she will use team emotions to fuel improvement and believes Arsenal can overcome current challenges.
## Key takeaway

Arsenal manager Renée Slegers says she has received strong support from Arsenal’s board despite a poor run, vowing to improve before Sunday’s crucial match against Manchester City.