Pressure grows on Renee Slegers as Arsenal booed off after Birmingham draw
Olivia Smith’s strike salvaged a point but it was another frustrating day for the Gunners in the Women’s Super League
Renee Slegers finds herself under mounting pressure as Arsenal suffered a 1-1 draw against Birmingham City, leaving them winless in the Women’s Super League. The Gunners have not secured a victory in the league since the season opener and are now five games without a win. With Manchester City set to face Brighton on Sunday, Arsenal could be as many as 12 points behind the title leaders.
Slegers, who led Arsenal to the Women’s Champions League in 2025, has been unable to replicate that success in the two subsequent WSL seasons. The home side faced boos at the Emirates Stadium as Olivia Smith's goal secured a point for them. Despite Alessia Russo's near miss on the crossbar and Oceane Hurtre's late goal, Arsenal's struggle to challenge for the title continues.
Arsenal's next fixture is against Tottenham Hotspur, where they will face a significant gap in the table, potentially at least four points.
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