Arsenal Women have confirmed Renée Slegers as their permanent head coach until 2026.

What happened?

Slegers, the interim head coach since October 15, has impressed the squad and media alike with her understated style and results on the pitch. With no further development, Slegers' tenure was extended until the Christmas break and then again in January as the recruitment process entered its fourth month.

Why it matters for Arsenal Women

As the first woman to lead the club in over a decade, Slegers has brought a new era of success, with 10 wins and 1 draw in 11 matches, including 5 victories in the UEFA Women's Champions League. The team's current league standing is 2nd in FA WSL, with 51 pts, 15W-6D-1L from 22 games, and a recent form of WWWDW.

What comes next?

Slegers' appointment has revitalized the form of striker Alessia Russo, who has scored in five successive league games and ten in total since Slegers took charge. The team's title aspirations will be put to the test next weekend when they travel to Stamford Bridge for the return fixture against the unbeaten champions Chelsea, whom they currently trail by seven points. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in FA WSL | | Points | 51 | | Wins | 15 | | Draws | 6 | | Losses | 1 | | Recent form | WWWDW | | Goals this season | 53 scored, 14 conceded (+39 goal difference) |