Women’s Super League leaders Manchester City travel to the Emirates today to face Arsenal.
And the Gunners head coach Renee Slegers has hailed their “very impressive” season so far.
Arsenal return to league action following their FIFA Women’s Champions Cup triumph last weekend – and a 2-0 win over defending WSL champions Chelsea the weekend before that.
City are currently eight points clear at the top of the table, with second-placed Manchester United having won 2-0 against Leicester yesterday – but the leaders can return to their 11-point advantage if they win on Sunday.
And in her programme notes for the match, Slegers wrote: “Football is a game hugely dictated by momentum and our success last weekend, following on from our win at Stamford Bridge, has boosted the belief and spirits within the squad, but we know today will pose a completely different challenge.
“What Manchester City have managed to achieve in the league so far this season is very impressive. They have been consistent, ruthless and come into this game off the back of a big win against Chelsea. They have a very strong spine, particularly from midfield through to the forward line, very talented wingers and excellent full backs who like to join the attack and get crosses in.
“But we also have recent experience to draw from. Considering the rollercoaster nature of our last game against City at Joie Stadium, we were all deeply disappointed not to take three points home to London. But we bounced back, because we had to. This match is a clean slate, on our turf, and we’re ready for it.”
Renee Slegers: I am proud of Arsenal
Slegers also reflected on the Champions Cup win, saying: “It was such an honour to go up against other continental champions, challenge ourselves against brand new opposition and, ultimately, come out victorious.
“I’m very proud of the team for their resilience, composure and, of course, brilliant football.”
