Slegers and misfiring Arsenal badly need a result in WSL north London derby
Arsenal Women are facing a critical period as they struggle with poor form and a lack of goal-scoring efficiency ahead of the north London derby. Head coach Renée Slegers is under pressure as the team's title hopes and Champions League qualification prospects fade.
Why it matters
The decline of a historically dominant club highlights the competitive volatility in the Women's Super League.
Renée Slegers (in tracksuit) believes Arsenal Women’s form will recover when they take care of certain ‘details and margins’. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images/Reuters Renée Slegers (in tracksuit) believes Arsenal Women’s form will recover when they take care of certain ‘details and margins’. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images/Reuters Arsenal Women Slegers and misfiring Arsenal badly need a result in WSL north London derby Gunners’ title hopes have seemingly evaporated and their under-pressure head coach faces her latest test against Spurs on Saturday
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