The 2024-25 league season was always going to be full of expectations for Arsenal Women. Injuries derailed any progress they had made throughout the 2022–23 season, forcing them to restart from scratch. Last season, after a successful summer transfer business. in which the team massively boosted their squad depth, they attempted to return to the path of glory they were on; they were unable to live up to expectations, but by the end of the 2023-24 season, there were signs of improvement.
Arsenal’s 2023-24 team was formidable, and it should have won the league if it had reached its full potential. Well, with the additions of Daphne Van Domselaar, Mariona Caldentey, and Rosa Kafaji this summer, the Gunners’ technical bench can no longer complain about squad depth or quality; this team now has both.
They now have to compete, and they must do so on numerous fronts. Fortunately, Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall understands the high expectations, as he revealed after his team qualified for the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stages.
“It was really important; we have built a squad to be in this position to compete in the group stage,” declared Eidevall. “I think we have been growing with our performances; we have the results we wanted. But we can’t relax; the season starts now for us, and we are in the four competitions we want to be in, and we want to make the most of that.”
Sure, Arsenal Women can’t relax this season; they have the league, the Continental Cup, the FA Cup, and the Champions League to compete for. Yes, their performance has improved, as evidenced by their UWCL and WSL run last season, compared to this season already. However, the results matter, and aiming for a win should be all that matters. Our Gunner Women must focus and compete, as we look forward to this season ending in glory.
What are your thoughts Gooners?
Michelle M
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As good as the Arsenal women’s squad looks, sadly with Eidevall in charge they won’t be winning any major trophy’s under his watch.
Game after game the play is so slow and as for their finishing, don’t get me started.
Game after game in his interviews he always seems to bemoan the chances that they create and miss. Well instead of moaning about it, give them more shooting practice.
Arsenal women are at their best when they play at a high tempo, but far to often it takes them to the second half for the penny to finally drop about upping the pace. And a lot of that is down to Eidevall letting them get away with it.
Also, I don’t know if its my imagination, but there doesn’t seem to be that much creativity in the team.
Anyone else agree.
I totally agree with you. The midfield is not functioning, the attacking is lacking service.