Manchester City could deepen Arsenal’s early-season problems when the sides meet in a crucial Women’s Super League clash on Sunday, with Renee Slegers’ side in need of a result to revive their title challenge.
City lead the WSL and have not lost since April under Andree Jeglertz, while Arsenal are without a league win in their last three matches. The reigning champions will arrive as strong favourites after a run of form that has placed them at the top of the table.
Arsenal’s difficulties were underlined in midweek when they surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 in Paris. The result added to criticism of Slegers, whose tenure has come under increasing scrutiny as her side’s performances have become increasingly disjointed.
A defeat at Manchester City would leave Arsenal 10 points behind the leaders, a gap that would be extremely difficult to overcome in a title race. They will need to show greater authority and consistency if they are to remain in contention.
City, meanwhile, are unlikely to ease off if they detect any weakness. Their unbeaten run and position at the summit mean they have the opportunity to put further pressure on Arsenal and their manager.
The match takes place at 4.30pm on Sunday and will be shown live on Sky Sports, with the meeting representing the weekend’s main top-of-the-table contest in the Women’s Super League.
