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Aston Villa focuses on defense and scoring in Women’s Super League season

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Aston Villa focuses on defense and scoring in Women’s Super League season

Summary

Aston Villa is set to start its 2026-27 Women’s Super League season under coach Natalia Arroyo's guidance. After finishing last season in 9th place, Arroyo aims to improve team performance by addressing defensive issues and replacing a key goal scorer. The team's preparedness for the new season remains to be seen as they look to build on last year's performance.

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By the Numbers

•Aston Villa finished 9th in the previous season.
•Natalia Arroyo returns for her second season in charge.
•The team is focusing on defensive improvements.
•Replacing a key goal scorer is a primary concern.

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11:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 2: Aston Villa

What they're saying

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Defensive tightness and replacing a key goal scorer are Natalia Arroyo’s focus in her second season in charge Guardian writers’ predicted position: 9th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 9th Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Sophie Downey

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