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Ladies In Red: An Arsenal Women's Podcast
WSL Rollercoaster: Arsenal’s Resilience and Slegers’ Impact
🎧 Welcome Back to Ladies in Red!
After a lengthy break, we're back with all the exciting updates from Arsenal Women's Football Club! Apologies for the delay. We've got a lot to catch up on since our last episode. Let’s dive into everything that has been happening. Here's what we cover in this jam-packed episode:
1️⃣ Slegers’ Contract Extension 🚨Confirmation that Renee Slegers will remain as Arsenal Women’s head coach until the end of the 25/26 season. Her appointment has been welcomed by fans and players alike, especially after the rocky start to the season.
2️⃣ Post-Winter Break WSL Games: Highs and Lows 🔥The Gunners returned to action with some notable results. A highly anticipated Arsenal vs Chelsea clash, which ended in a 1-0 loss, with Chelsea snatching a late penalty and Katie McCabe sent off. A thrilling encounter against Man City, where Arsenal emerged with a 4-3 victory, with Blackstenius scoring the match-winning goal. A 5-0 demolition of Spurs in the North London Derby, including a 90th-minute screamer from Emily Fox! We had it all.
3️⃣The West Ham Thriller ⚽The West Ham vs Arsenal game had it all. After falling 2-0 down early on, Arsenal turned the game around with a stunning 4-3 comeback. A breakdown of the action-packed second half, including Katie McCabe’s wonder goal, Leah Williamson's header, and Mariona Caldenty’s crucial penalty. This was a true test of character, and it showcased Slegers' tactical adjustments and the team's mental resilience.
4️⃣WSL Table Update 📊After the recent results, Arsenal are sitting 1 point ahead of Man City in 3rd place, with Chelsea drawing 2-2 against Brighton. See how the top of the table is shaping up and Arsenal’s potential to keep pushing for a top 3 finish.
5️⃣ Upcoming Games & Challenges 🗓️Looking ahead to a busy March, learn more about Arsenal’s challenges in the WSL, the FA Cup, and Champions League. I'm feeling optimistic about the CL draw and confident that Arsenal can continue their form in the league. Will the FA Cup be our best chance of silverware this season?
Thank you so much for joining us! Apologies once again for the gap between episodes, but we're back and ready to take you through the rest of the season. Let’s see what Arsenal can get their hands on this year! 🔴⚪
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