Arsenal Women played out to a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday, in a game some feel they should have easily won. Game after game, we’ve seen Arsenal women put up a decent performance but end up not having the composure and creativity in the final third to kill off games. Once again, our Gunners failed to truly crown their outstanding performance, especially in the second half, with the result they deserved, instead settling for a draw.
After the game, journalists questioned Arsenal’s interim manager, Renee Slegers, post-match about the Gunners’ continued inability to score goals. Although Sleger’s acknowledged the frustration, but she also saw some positives, saying:
The Arsenal women’s coach stated, “I agree, that’s the frustrating part of today.
“Performance wise, there are so many positives, and I think we are getting closer to converting more because we find better areas when we get the ball into the box. Now it is about how do we time the runs? The detail on the final pass and the run: how many players do we have in the box? I think we are one step further; we get the ball into the box more often in good positions.”
Arsenal were dominant against United, but they just couldn’t convert their dominance—61% ball possession, 12 shots, 4 being on target—into goals.
Given the poor start to the season for our Gunners, that result wasn’t bad; not losing to a high-flying United team who are still unbeaten this season is a positive. That’s a decent result, especially considering both teams’ title ambitions. Arsenal manager Renee Slegers is now unbeaten in three games. Arsenal women will be pleased to have extended their unbeaten streak.
What’s your thoughts Gooners? Were you left feeling frustrated?
Michelle M
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NO NOT FRUSTRATED, PLEASED OUR STARS ARE SHINING AGAIN, BETH SEEMS ON FIRE ONCE MORE, ALESSIA PROVED ME WRONG, MAY SHE KEEP ON SCORING, ENERGETICALLY, LEAH WAS BACK TO HER FORMER EXCELLENT FORM.. LIA WALTI DIDN T PUT A FOOT WRONG, AS USUAL….WHEN THESE PLAYERS ARE AT THEIR BEST LEVELS WE CAN HAVE AN ENJOYABLE SEASON, CREDIT TO RENEE
I AM WAITING FOR RENEE TO BRING KATIE REID ON HOWEVER… AND TO CONSIDER PLAYING HER CENTRE HALF NOT AS A DEFENDER …ALSO PLEASE LET STINA START ! BUTLOL I GUESS RENEE IS WAY AHEAD OF ME IN ALL SUCH CONSIDERATIONS
Although I was disappointed with the result, I was pleased with the performance.
That was probably there best all round performance of the season so far, and if they can keep to those levels, then they should win more than they lose hopefully.
But a word to my friend EVEN POTTS, yes Beth Mead looked a little bit more like her old self, but I think your a bit strong to say she’s on fire. I’d say a little flicker at the moment, which hopefully will soon ignite.
he he you re a wise MAN AND GREAT supporter Derek, but we can t have a fire without a flame, and fires start with a flicker, imho it s the direction that s right with Beth now, it would be possible to expect her to hang up her boots after an ACL, but not Beth, her experience is wonderful, her skill top notch, she knows where to be and where to play, she s back at WSL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL, AND THERE S NO LIMIT TO HOW BRIGHTLY HER FIRE CAN BURN, oops, EXCUSE ME PLS, i slipped into capitals, but really i m delighted for her and our team
Evan Potts,
All this talk of fires, has warmed me up nicely.
ha, ha ha enjoy your evening !