Arsenal 10 points off WSL leaders - is Slegers' job at risk?
It is only five matches into the WSL season but Arsenal are already 10 points behind leaders Manchester City and manager Renee Slegers is coming under increasing scrutiny.
Arsenal are currently 10 points behind league leaders Manchester City after just five matches of the Women's Super League season. The Gunners have only secured two wins in their opening seven matches across all competitions, placing them 10th in the WSL table. Their 4-2 defeat at City on Sunday has further dampened the spirits of fans, who have already seen a disappointing start to the season.
Slegers, who led Arsenal to the Women's Champions League title in 2025, is under pressure to improve the team's performance. She has emphasized her commitment to the club, despite the recent poor results, and has praised the support of the fans. However, the team's lack of goals and defensive weaknesses have raised concerns, with Slegers acknowledging the need for improvements.
The club has made recent signings, including Georgia Stanway and Ona Batlle, in an attempt to turn things around, but the question remains whether Slegers will be able to lead Arsenal out of their current slump.
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