Arsenal’s Lotte Wubben-Moy has hailed the incredible support of the Emirates crowd following Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea. The Gunners could not secure all three points on Saturday as they were held by the reigning champions at home. A late goal from Alessia Russo salvaged a draw after the visitors had taken an early lead. The result leaves Arsenal five points behind the league leaders, although that gap could change if Manchester City win today.
Wubben-Moy inspired by Emirates atmosphere
Wubben-Moy was arguably Arsenal’s standout defender on the day and, speaking after the contest, the England international was full of praise for the home support. “North London Forever” rang out before kick-off and in front of more than 56,000 supporters, the defender was overcome by emotion.
Quoted by Arsenal, she said: “I had shivers, maybe that’s not a performance advantage, but that feeling, it overcomes you. I’m obviously a lifelong Gooner, I’d be sitting in the stands if I wasn’t on the pitch, supporting the girls like the fans are today.
“It’s definitely something that gives us that extra edge. This is our home, these are our people, and we want to do it week in, week out for them.”
Despite the overwhelming atmosphere, Arsenal were unable to claim victory. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t get the three points, and I think that’s disappointing,” she continued. “But I think the reception that we had from the fans at the end of the game showed that even if we didn’t get the win, they’re proud of us, and it’s something to build on.”
Focus shifts to Bayern and Spurs
The draw was another setback in Arsenal’s WSL campaign and highlighted the inconsistency that has marked the early part of their season. Yet while more dropped points are frustrating, it is far from fatal to their title hopes.
Arsenal will look to return to winning ways when they face Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday 16th November. Before that, they travel to Germany for a tough Women’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. Both sides currently share identical records in the competition and are separated only by goal difference. It promises to be a fascinating contest between two top European sides, and Gooners will be eager to see how the team responds.
What do you think of Arsenal Women’s season thus far?
Benjamin Kenneth
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Arsenal Women sleepwalking into abyss. They’ve long forgotten how to win a game as they continue the losing streak both in WSL and UCL. This Sunday NLD v Spurs both having equal points but Spurs ahead on goals. Was last season UCL success a fluke and the coach Renee is a one season wonder?
Ambachew,
Although it’s relatively early in the season. I must admit I’ve been underwhelmed by the women’s performances for the most part so far.
Having listened to the manager waxing lyrical regards the players she can bring on from the bench, the so called finisher’s if you will. The team is so inconsistent.
In fact the only thing about them that is consistent, is their inconsistency.
Already 5 points adrift in the WSL, and now probably having to win their remaining 3 CL League Games to even get into a play-off let alone automatic qualification, unless they wake up and start producing more consistent performances. This season could be an anti-climax bearing in mind what they achieved last season.
With all that said, they have won a trophy a season for the last 3 seasons. If only the men could do that.😂👍
Ambachew,
Correction to my earlier statement regarding the points behind in the WSL. It’s 6 points, my apologies. 🤦♂️
Derek,
Thanks indeed for the explanations that further augmented my worries for the team and the coach. Unusually City, Utd and even Spurs are placed above Arsenal. If they lose Sunday the Spurs match, I fear the worst for Renee as I feel she is already on borrowed time. I remember the former coach Jonas had also departed suddenly. Knowing her best eleven is still problematic for Renee as she keeps on changing the starting line up. Millions were spent in the summer to bolster the squad.
Ambachew,
It might seem a funny thing to say regarding the manager’s position, especially as they won the Champions League last season.
But I to think that her honeymoon period is well and truly over. The club have backed her in the transfer window, and it’s well known that there priority was to challenge Chelsea for the title.
But once again here we are struggling to put together the run that’s needed to challenge. They’ve already backed themselves into a corner, and now find themselves needing to win most if not all their remaining games to even have a chance.
Their Champions League performances haven’t been much better either.
Not much to be optimistic about currently. They need to wake up, and soon. Or this season could end up being a very damp squib indeed. 🤦♂️
Derek,
What do you think caused this drastic fall with same squad & coach along with further investment? Leah injury alone that much catastrophic? Inability to intermingle the new signings? Even there is no ACL this season to a key player. Mariona is not the Mariona of last season. So what? Too many strikers as Slot did but thanks mainly to own goals.
Ambachew,
I think it’s a mixture of things really. Yes the new players are having to bed in, but for me the wide players are not contributing enough on the goals front.
I think I’m right in saying that Mead, Foord, Smith, and Kelly have all scored just 1 goal each. And Mead is yet to score in the League.
I make you right regards Caldentey, she hasn’t looked at it all season so far. Normally a player takes time in their first season, and then by the second they start to shine. Currently it looks like she’s done it the other way around.
Also I think part of the problem is Russo, she does so much running the channels. Her goalscoring chances are being diluted, for me she needs to stay more central and the wide players need to start giving her better service. I feel a bit sorry for her if I’m honest.
She must be knackered by the time the games ended. And you can’t expect her to run herself into the ground game after game, without it eventually catching up with her.
Having watched City beat United earlier today. We’ve got the chance to get into 3rd place with a win at Spurs tomorrow, the women shouldn’t need any more motivation than that. So come on girls, wakey, wakey and start performing. 😂👍