Arsenal Women slip to seventh, 12 points off the top
A 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, with Alessia Russo's header five minutes from time, and the Barcelona clash in the Champions League just ten days away.
Arsenal Women dropped more points: they drew 1-1 at home to Aston Villa, and Alessia Russo's header five minutes from time spared them a defeat. That result leaves the London side seventh in England, 12 points behind the two leaders, Chelsea and Manchester City, who won against Charlton Athletic and London City.
Coach Renée Slegers admitted the performance was very disappointing. According to Mundo Deportivo, she said the team created clear chances, mainly in the second half, but started badly, with little ball speed and energy in the first half, and ended up chasing the game. She spoke of collective responsibility and of the need to contribute more from the start.
The margin for error is shrinking just before a big test: Barcelona host Arsenal in the Champions League in ten days, and the squad leaves this game with its morale dented.
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