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Mixed Arsenal injury news for Arsenal women before Manchester City trip

Arsenal get mixed injury news before facing Manchester City, with one player nearing a return while another remains sidelined.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:04 AM
Mixed Arsenal injury news for Arsenal women before Manchester City trip
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal Women received mixed injury news, with Steph Catley returning while Chloe Kelly remains sidelined with a hamstring issue.
  • Manager Renée Slegers confirmed there is currently no timeline for Kelly's return to the squad.
  • Catley returned to pitch work after missing the recent 2-2 draw with Paris FC due to a back issue.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal Women face mixed fitness news ahead of their trip to Manchester City, with Steph Catley returning to training while Chloe Kelly remains sidelined. Manager Renée Slegers confirmed Catley took part in pitch work after overcoming a back problem, but Kelly remains out due to a hamstring issue with no set timetable for her return.

The Gunners also face multiple other absences, with Katie Reid, Michelle Agyemang, Elisa de Almeida, and Daphne van Domselaar ruled out. The high-stakes fixture leaves Arsenal needing a victory to cut the gap on league leaders Manchester City to four points, whereas a defeat would leave them 10 points adrift.

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