Arsenal 10 points off WSL leaders – is Slegers’ job at risk?

Arsenal Women have fallen 10 points behind Women's Super League leaders Manchester City following a 4-2 defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The Gunners led twice during the encounter, but two goals from Lauren Hemp helped Manchester City secure a comeback victory to maintain their perfect start. The result has intensified scrutiny on Arsenal manager Renee Slegers just five matches into the campaign.

Despite recent reports indicating that Slegers retained the backing of the Arsenal hierarchy ahead of the match, the defeat leaves the north London club languishing in 10th place in the table. The setback compounds a difficult stretch that also included a recent 1-0 league defeat against Chelsea and European struggles.