Arsenal WFC manager Renee Slegers is convinced her side can close the gap to WSL leaders Chelsea to just two point in front of a 57,000 home crowd.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 INTRO
0:10 team news - all those who missed Leicester are back and we need that strength against Chelsea
0:42 turned the corner in form with three wins? it's a constant process - we have been so positive after the break
2:00 close gap on Chelsea to two points? still early in the season and WSL more competitive but this is a great opportunity v Chelsea - will be beautiful occasion
3:00 fans can play a role in a beautiful stadium and give us a small margin of advantage with positive vibes
3:59 most open league I've experienced and WSL so good for football
4:45 Earps comments? i'm proud of our open and honest environment and we solve problems internally- this is not my involvement (re. Earps)
5:25 things should stay in the camp and keep it a safe space as a high pressure performance environment
6:10 Kim out for tomorrow
6:30 own goal issue and low deliveries?
8:15 we have players in different roles in all areas of the pitch and have an enormous squad with so much ability
9:10 Beth Meade? took the opportunity well and in a good place
10:10 Why Chelsea so successful? I've huge respect for their prolonged success and we have to look at our strengths and where we can get more success as we have high demands for trophies
11:30 we love playing the big games and i can feel this in the team at the moment
12:25 this biggest game in club football? yes one of the biggest in Europe
12:50 is usually decided by small margins
13:45 Blackstenius has been so good and i played with her when she was 16 and so impressive to see her journey
and she is getting even better and growing as a person
15:03 managing a teammate? worked with her in Sweden and against her too
16:20 Steena take pressure off Russo?
17:35 early kick off poor scheduling? 57000 tickets sold but i don't know about broadcasting figures. We can cope with 12noon kick offs.
18:45 last season v Chelsea led to change in manager - advice since then? i look calm and composed and ive grown a lot and not to be too emotional in the moment
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By HaytersTV
November 7, 2025