Arsenal boss Renee Slegers faces mounting pressure after a winless start to the Women's Super League season. The Gunners sit eighth in the table, nine points off Champions League qualification, despite creating the third-highest number of chances and hitting the woodwork five times. A woeful 5.9% shot conversion rate, the worst in the division, has undone their offensive talent.
Former captain Steph Houghton admits the quality is not clicking. Meanwhile, Tottenham enter the north London derby in strong form, having recorded big wins over Crystal Palace and Aston Villa. Victoria Pelova, who joined from Arsenal in the summer, will be motivated to inflict further misery on her former club.
With key players like Mariona Caldentey sidelined, Arsenal's attacking woes persist. The derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium becomes a crucial six-pointer for both sides looking to chase down Manchester City and Chelsea, who have opened a significant gap early in the campaign.
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