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Slegers and misfiring Arsenal badly need a result in WSL north London derby

It says much about Arsenal’s predicament that the team who have conceded 12 in two games are not the side whose manager is under most pressure before a north London derby. Tottenham, four points above their neighbours before Saturday’s meeting…

By Tom Garry · The Guardian

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:58 AM

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Tom Garry writes that Renée Slegers and Arsenal desperately need a win against Tottenham amid a five-match winless WSL run.
Arsenal currently trail the league leaders by 12 points and sit nine points behind third-placed London City.
The Gunners hold the WSL's lowest shot conversion rate at 4.1 percent despite controlling over 60 percent possession.

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Arsenal Women head coach Renée Slegers faces immense pressure ahead of Saturday's Women's Super League derby against Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal enter the match winless in five league games and sit 12 points behind the leaders after six matches. Tom Garry reports that club leadership currently backs Slegers, though upcoming results could prove decisive for her future.

Despite averaging over 60% possession, Arsenal hold the league's worst shot conversion rate at 4.1%. Garry notes tactical questions over using Alessia Russo as a No 10 instead of a striker. Opposing Tottenham manager Martin Ho defended Arsenal's underlying quality, citing their possession and chance creation.

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Slegers and misfiring Arsenal badly need a result in WSL north London derby

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