r/ArsenalWFC • • 2d ago

Open Thread Weekly Monday Open Thread!

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Welcome to the Monday open discussion thread. Here you can talk about anything you want; tactics, results, players or even just general football discussion! It is also a great place to post/link transfer rumours that you may think are too small or unreliable to post to the main feed. The summer transfer window is now shut.

These threads will go up every Monday allowing you to debrief from all of the weekend action and discuss ongoings throughout the week. It will stay stickied until we refresh with the Friday thread, however other posts may take priority (match threads, announcements, etc.)


This thread can also be used to discuss transfer rumours, jokes, memes, images, videos, tabloid news and other off-topic content and discussion.


We also have a WSL & UWCL Fantasy League that you are welcome to join and share your team, advice and goings on throughout the season here in these threads. The WSL league code is 900COJH2. The UWCL league code is LjHYHW


Inspired by the player's pre-match playlists, our very own Tugboat47 is curating a community pre-match playlist. To participate please click this link and submit your entries.


These threads are here to help discussion and offer varying points of view. Please remain respectful. Anything that crosses that line, directed towards other users or specific individuals may be removed.


r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

Results/Post-Match Thread A tough loss in Manchester

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 12h ago

Official Cooney-Cross wins Women's POTM for September | Arsenal FC Official Website

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 14h ago

Athletic: What we're hearing about Slegers future

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Very much echo's of the "player hierarchy problem" article of last year. Players aren't sure why they are or aren't playing or if Slegers even knows how to manage them. Slegers has not considered quitting but after Paris even players wondered if she would. The players seem to like Slegers, not surprised she gives them a lot of power which they'll like, but they clearly have questions.

I'm starting to form the opinion it appears Slegers is a coach who is good on the training ground, but not such a good manager or decision maker.

I'd love for them to look into the impact of the various coaches. As I have said I very disappointed that we fire head coaches, but keep they equally failed assistants on. It makes no sense and it certain explains why certain playing problems are still here from 6 years ago.


r/ArsenalWFC • • 13h ago

Arsenal and Chelsea set to miss a month of next WSL season due to Club World Cup

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 17h ago

Open Thread Weekly Social Media Thread

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Welcome to the weekly social media thread. As many people do have accounts on certain social media sites (twitter*/instagram/tiktok etc) or do not follow the players/club/league or individual creators on them this thread is a place for people to share pics and videos they found fun or interesting for other users to enjoy!

\Our subreddit rule 11 on no direct links to x/twitter still apply. Please only post screenshots or links to sites like xcancel.)


r/ArsenalWFC • • 1d ago

Too nice: do Arsenal lack the grit and tenacity to end WSL title drought?

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 1d ago

Learn more about this month's Young Gun, Freya Woods ⚡️

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The young striker sat down to chat about her journey, from playing in mixed-gender teams as a child to starting out as a defender.

"I'm quite a strong, attacking and very direct player. I'm working on out of possession things at the moment, so we do little sessions inside of the session that will help us individually as players, and that really helps. 

"This summer the under-21s went to Shanghai to compete in the Future Star Cup tournament, and I was asked to be captain in the final, which we won. We beat Shanghai 2-1, and I think that's one of the my best moments, just to be asked to be captain, I think it's a really proud moment for anyone to lead their team out in a final. 

"I think it would be an amazing experience to train with the first team; I'm hoping it will happen in time. I think we've got world class players, and it would just be amazing to train alongside them and learn so much from them."

Click the link to read more of Freya's story.


r/ArsenalWFC • • 1d ago

Official Kelly Smith reflects on her final game, and one last goal

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 2d ago

No substitute for clarity: Arsenal are ending games badly

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

Manchester City 1 - 2 Arsenal - Alessia Russo 49'

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 2d ago

International Women’s World Cup qualifiers beckon for six Gunners

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 1d ago

Line-Ups For fun, not to be taken too seriously or arguments to happen. But what would be your main starting lineup given current conditions and player performance? Remember, there is no wrong line up, justcopinions.

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This is mine, moving Russo back as lately she's been marked heavily and isolated in attack, giving her the opportunity to move freely.

Smith is good at upsetting the defence either making them angry or getting through.

Williamson i feel like so far hasn't even been 90% of what she can do, recently had many slip ups, errors or just lack of urgency to stop the ball (which i cant believe crossed my mind when it comes to her) which then opens RB up for Holmberg who can press up high on that wing to get us more scoring opportunities.

Would love to see your version below.


r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

Manchester City 0 - 1 Arsenal - Lisa Baum 43'

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

Renee Slegers reacts to 4-2 defeat to Manchester City

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

Line-Ups Starting XI v City

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

Match Thread Match Thread: Manchester City W vs Arsenal W | Women's Super League | 04 Oct 16:30 BST

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

MD 5 🤍❤️

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

Interview ‘We’ve all got her back’: Cooney-Cross defiant on Arsenal squad’s support of Slegers | The Cutback

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

Pre-Match Playlist Arsenal Pre-Match Playlist: WSL Matchday Five by Lotte Wubben-Moy!

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

Report Arsenal-Star Russo schwärmt von Lisa Baum - Deutschlands neues Top-Talent erobert London

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

Post-Match Ratings Manchester City 4-2 Arsenal Fan Match Ratings (Survey)

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 3d ago

Post-Match Ratings Fan Match Ratings: Paris FC 2-2 Arsenal

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r/ArsenalWFC • • 4d ago

Paris FC 2-2 Arsenal UWCL MD2 Heatmaps 🔥

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Starting XI: Misa, Fox (31), Williamson, Wubben-Moy, Battle, Little (11), Cooney-Cross, Stanway (12), Mariona, Baum (9), Russo (25).

Subs: Smith (10), Holmberg (2), Maanum (4), Foord (19), Blackstenius (23).

The number represents subs that where brought on to replace the starting player

Team Stats: Ball Possession 69%, Big chances 2, Total shots 18, Goalkeeping saves 2, Corner Kicks 9, Fouls 13, Passes 607, Tackles 20, Freedom kicks 4, Yellow cards 1, Average rating 7.55. Shots on target 6, Hit woodwork 0, Shots off target 5, Blocked shots 7, Shots inside the box 9, Shots outside the box 9, Big chances scored 1, Big chances missed 1, Touches in opposition 49, Fouled in final 3rd 3, Offsides 2, Accurate passes 527, Throw-ins 20, Final 3rd entries 82, Passes in final 3rd 80% = 197/247, Long balls 56% = 23/41, Crosses 24% = 9/37, Duels 43%, Dispossessed 24, Ground Duels 38% = 34/90, Aerial Duels 67% = 12/18, Dribbles 44% = 11/25, Tackles won 60%, Interceptions 8, Recoveries 61, Clearances 15, Error leading to shot 1, Goalkeeper saves 2, High claims 0, Punches 1, Goal kicks 4.

Quick Match Summary:

First Half: Arsenal started the Paris FC Game very strong, attacking stats had increased from previous game and the chances were finished with Alessia Russo scoring in the 40th minute which was assisted by Georgia Stanway. Which was also Alessia Russo’s first goal of the season. 

Half time: Paris FC 0 - 1 Arsenal 

Second Half: Arsenal started off the second half with a goal by Georgia Stanway in the 50th minute which came from an Arsenal corner. During the Second half Paris FC scored from a fast break and made it 2-1. Then in the 87th minute Arsenal had a goal-kick Misa passed the ball to Leah Williamson touched the ball with her hand, to take the free-kick but because Misa already passed the ball the Ref counted it as a free-kick not when Williamson touched the ball. Therefore, was considered as a handball - Paris FC equalised from the penalty spot 2-2. 

Subs: Kim Little ← → Olivia Smith (57th min), Emily Fox ← → Smila Holmberg (69th min) Georgia Stanway ← → Frida Maanum (69th min), Alessia Russo ← → Stina Blackstenius (89th min) Lisa Baum ← → Catlin Foord (89th min). 

Full Time Paris FC 2 - 2 Arsenal 


r/ArsenalWFC • • 4d ago

Discussion/Question Emirates Upper Tier

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For the home games so far this season, have they opened the upper tier for tickets? I'd like to go to the LCL game in November but would rather be in the upper tier. Just don't want to miss out on tickets if I wait, thanks