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Arsenal Women struggle early in the WSL without key players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Arsenal Women struggle early in the WSL without key players

Summary

Arsenal Women have recorded only one victory in five matches of the Women’s Super League, earning five points. This disappointing start has raised concerns about their competitive spirit following the departures of Katie McCabe and Beth Mead. In their recent matches, Arsenal failed to manage leads against Chelsea and Manchester City, surrendering crucial points. The international break provides an opportunity for manager Renée Slegers to reflect and address these issues before domestic football resumes.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal Women have just one win from five league matches.
•The team has fallen ten points behind leaders Manchester City.
•Recent matches have shown issues with composure and determination.
•Manager Renée Slegers faces challenges in integrating new squad members.
•International break allows time for reflection and strategy reassessment.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Have McCabe and Mead taken Arsenal Women’s fire with them?

What they're saying

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Arsenal Women entered the new season with high expectations, but five Women’s Super League matches later, the picture looks rather different.Just one victory, five points from a possible fifteen and...
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