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Arsenal Women struggle with early season title challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Arsenal Women struggle with early season title challenges

Summary

Arsenal Women have started the season with five points from three matches, falling four points behind Manchester City. The team faces critical upcoming fixtures against Chelsea and City away, needing victories to keep their title hopes alive. Past slow starts have hindered their title bids, raising concerns for the current season. Arsenal has scored only two goals while creating enough chances for significantly more, indicating potential issues in finishing. The team's tactical predictability and game approach against opponent defenses continues to be a focal point for improvement.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal Women have five points from three matches this season.
•The team sits four points behind Manchester City in the standings.
•Upcoming games against Chelsea and Manchester City are crucial for title defense.
•Arsenal has only scored two goals, despite creating more opportunities.
•Concerns about teamwork and leadership on the pitch have been raised.

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10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal Women’s start raises early title concerns

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Another slow start threatens to derail Arsenal’s title challenge before it really gets going.Photo by Sarah Ray-Gain/Getty ImagesBefore this season, the manager and players knew what had happened in...
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