Arsenal Left to Regret Missed Opportunity in Tottenham Derby Stalemate
Renée Slegers admitted that her side is struggling to break through, after Arsenal's latest Women's Super League (WSL) draw against Tottenham left them five points behind their title rivals. The Gunners' inability to capitalize on scoring chances ultimately resulted in a 0-0 outcome, marking their fifth dropped point this season.
The match against Spurs was particularly significant, with the two north London teams locked in a intense and electric atmosphere, featuring a record attendance of 6,788 at Leyton Orient's ground. Arsenal dominated possession in the first half but failed to create gilt-edged chances, while Tottenham's new manager Martin Ho's team showed their defensive prowess, marshaling the home side's attacks with ease.
Slegers acknowledged that Arsenal needs to win more games if they want to be considered title contenders. "We're not getting the wins that we want at the moment and a club like Arsenal wants and needs to win," she said. "We see that there's things we can do that will turn it around for us because we believe that we have all this quality."
The defeat marked another low point in an already tumultuous season, following a 1-1 draw with Chelsea last weekend and a Champions League collapse against Bayern Munich midweek. However, other results across the WSL had fallen kindly to Arsenal's rivals, with Manchester United and Chelsea both dropping points.
Despite their dominant record in head-to-head matches, this fixture presented a significant test for Arsenal. Tottenham has shown signs of improvement under Ho, level on points with Arsenal going into the game. The outcome highlighted the need for consistency and a winning mentality within the team.
"The fans won't ask for perfection, but they will ask for a team who work hard and play for the badge," said Ho, as his team edged possession in the first half. Meanwhile, Slegers reflected on the need to build on past successes, particularly their Champions League win earlier this season. "Finding consistency is 'the million dollar question that we try to answer every single day,'" she said.
Renée Slegers admitted that her side is struggling to break through, after Arsenal's latest Women's Super League (WSL) draw against Tottenham left them five points behind their title rivals. The Gunners' inability to capitalize on scoring chances ultimately resulted in a 0-0 outcome, marking their fifth dropped point this season.
The match against Spurs was particularly significant, with the two north London teams locked in a intense and electric atmosphere, featuring a record attendance of 6,788 at Leyton Orient's ground. Arsenal dominated possession in the first half but failed to create gilt-edged chances, while Tottenham's new manager Martin Ho's team showed their defensive prowess, marshaling the home side's attacks with ease.
Slegers acknowledged that Arsenal needs to win more games if they want to be considered title contenders. "We're not getting the wins that we want at the moment and a club like Arsenal wants and needs to win," she said. "We see that there's things we can do that will turn it around for us because we believe that we have all this quality."
The defeat marked another low point in an already tumultuous season, following a 1-1 draw with Chelsea last weekend and a Champions League collapse against Bayern Munich midweek. However, other results across the WSL had fallen kindly to Arsenal's rivals, with Manchester United and Chelsea both dropping points.
Despite their dominant record in head-to-head matches, this fixture presented a significant test for Arsenal. Tottenham has shown signs of improvement under Ho, level on points with Arsenal going into the game. The outcome highlighted the need for consistency and a winning mentality within the team.
"The fans won't ask for perfection, but they will ask for a team who work hard and play for the badge," said Ho, as his team edged possession in the first half. Meanwhile, Slegers reflected on the need to build on past successes, particularly their Champions League win earlier this season. "Finding consistency is 'the million dollar question that we try to answer every single day,'" she said.
Arsenal's WSL Title Bid Hit by Draw Against Tottenham **
: Arsenal are struggling to break through against top teams 
. They dominated possession but created ZERO gilt-edged chances 
, while Tottenham showed off their defensive skills 
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...but that's not enough when you're 5 points behind Spurs 
. The Gunners need to step up their game, and fast 
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Arsenal average 55% possession, but only 34% shots on target 
Tottenham have a 52% win rate in away matches 
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meanwhile i'm sitting here thinking mart ho's got some tricks up his sleeve esp with that 6,788 record crowd at leyton orient lol what's goin on wsl? why can't arsenal just get the win?? they're so close to top but keep dropping points 
. And Tottenham, I mean I know they've had some tough games recently, but five points behind? That's crazy! It feels like they're giving it away sometimes 
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. It's like, I get it, these teams have been through some tough times, but you've got to step up your game if you want to be considered contenders.
. The teams need to start winning or at least giving the fans something to work with 
. It's like they're running out of time and options... I'm not sure how much more of this we can take 
. They're really struggling to find that winning mentality and it's showing in the results. I mean, 0-0 against Spurs? That's just not what they're capable of when it counts. It feels like they're still trying to figure some things out and that's making me nervous about their title chances 
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. They've shown signs of improvement and it's clear they're building something special there. And Arsenal can't afford to drop points if they want to stay in the mix 
. The record attendance at Leyton Orient's ground was insane! It shows how passionate fans are on both sides of this derby rivalry 
. Can't wait to see what's next for both teams 
they had so many chances to take the lead and just couldn't capitalize 
5 points behind titans is already super tough but if they can just find that winning mentality, maybe they can catch up 
hope they can turn this around soon and get back on track 
. I think what Sleggers said makes sense - they need to win more games and build on those past successes... but it's hard when you're not seeing the results on the pitch 
. I mean, I get it, five points behind is a lot, but you gotta believe in yourself and your team, right? 
They need to step up their game if they wanna be contenders for that title 
. And what's up with this season bein' so dramatic 
? One week they're on fire, the next week they're gettin' smashed 
It's like they're just phoning it in now. Reine Slegers is right though, consistency and a winning mentality are key... but can they actually deliver? 
. And honestly, I think Spurs have got the better manager in Ho – he's getting them to perform when it matters most 
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. I know Renée Slegers is saying all the right things about building consistency, but it's hard to take that seriously when you can't even break through against a decent team like Spurs. The atmosphere at the game was electric though! 6788 people packed into Leyton Orient's ground and it felt like the whole city was watching 
... they're definitely showing signs of improvement under Martin Ho and they deserve some credit for that. But at the same time, I feel like Arsenal has a bit more firepower and talent to be honest 
... can Arsenal find a winning mentality and put together some decent performances? The fans are clearly hungry for it, and I am too! 
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️. But with all these stats and trends pointing against them... I'm starting to think this season might be a write-off 
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and Renee Slegers is all like "we need to win more" but like, how does that work if u cant even score goals?