Arsenal 10 points off WSL leaders - is Slegers' job at risk?
It is only five matches into the WSL season but Arsenal are already 10 points behind leaders Manchester City and manager Renee Slegers is coming under increasing scrutiny.
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Notable Quotes
"All I know so far is that the last couple of days we have been together as a club, and a team."
— Renee Slegers , Athlete
"It's good to have an international break coming up."
— Renee Slegers , Athlete
"There will be a big review of our season so far."
— Renee Slegers , Athlete
Key People
Alessia Russo is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the England women's national team.
Georgia Stanway is an English midfielder for the national football team.
Lisa Baum is a 19-year-old Germany forward recently signed by Arsenal from RB Leipzig.
Ona Batlle is a Spain international football player and regarded as one of the best full-backs in the world.
Arsenal's manager who commented on her team's performance in the Women's Champions League.
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It is only five matches into the WSL season but Arsenal are already 10 points behind leaders Manchester City and manager Renee Slegers is coming under increasing scrutiny.
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