Arsenal were held to a 1‑1 home draw as fans erupted in boos. Olivia Smith’s late equaliser stopped defeat, yet the result left the Gunners on six points from six matches and mired in a five‑game winless streak – the longest in their WSL history. For my money, Slegers must overhaul her tactics if Arsenal are to climb from eighth place, nine points adrift of leaders Manchester City.
Birmingham seized the lead early in the second half when Océane Hurtré calmly finished after a unchecked run from midfield. Arsenal pressed hard; Alessia Russo rattled the post with a diving header and Sophie Baggaley stayed busy between the sticks. Can the Gunners reverse their fortunes in the next fixture?