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Have McCabe and Mead taken Arsenal Women’s fire with them?

Arsenal Women entered the new season with high expectations, but five Women’s Super League matches later, the picture looks rather different. Just one victory, five points from a possible fifteen and a ten-point gap to leaders Manchester City have left…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 12:30 PM
Have McCabe and Mead taken Arsenal Women’s fire with them?
Key Things to Know
  • The writer questions if Arsenal Women lost their competitive spirit after Katie McCabe and Beth Mead departed.
  • Arsenal Women have earned just five points from their opening five Women's Super League matches under Renee Slegers.
  • Arsenal sit ten points behind Women's Super League leaders Manchester City heading into the international break.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Just Arsenal News questions whether Arsenal Women have lost their competitive fighting spirit following the summer departures of Katie McCabe and Beth Mead. The Gunners have recorded only one victory and five points from their opening five Women's Super League matches, leaving manager Renee Slegers ten points behind leaders Manchester City.

The writer argues that despite having quality leaders such as Leah Williamson and Kim Little, replacing the distinct personalities of McCabe and Mead remains difficult. Recent dropped leads against Manchester City and Paris FC have further highlighted concerns regarding Arsenal's composure and collective resilience.

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