Aston Villa sack head coach Arroyo following winless start

Aston Villa have dismissed head coach Natalia Arroyo following the team's winless start to the new Barclays Women’s Super League season. The club announced the decision via their official website. Arroyo, 40, was let go just over 24 hours after Aston Villa's 4-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, which left them in 13th position - one place above the relegation zone.

The Spaniard was appointed in January 2025 with the aim of implementing her playing style. Although she achieved a ninth-place finish last season, expectations were higher this term. The team faced challenging fixtures, but a run of four league games without a win led to the decision to change management. Brian Sørensen, the club's Women’s Technical Advisor, will take interim charge of first team affairs.

He will lead the team in their upcoming Subway Players Cup fixture against Newcastle United tomorrow night and may also be in goal for the upcoming match against Crystal Palace on Sunday.