How to solve the problem of an inability to take your chances? That is the question that will haunt the Arsenal head coach, Renée Slegers, over the coming days. In their 1-0 defeat by Chelsea, Arsenal applied more than enough pressure to make a difference, but in registering two of their 18 shots on target, a fundamental lack of ruthlessness remains.
They dominated the opening stages at Stamford Bridge, but, as has often been the case this season, they were made to pay for their wastefulness. None of their nine first-half attempts troubled the goalkeeper, Hannah Hampton. Chelsea, however, had five of eight on target and scored just before half-time through Alyssa Thompson.
Solutions need to be found quickly. Sophie Downey There was almost a sigh of relief from Alexia Putellas as she watched the ball fly past the Brighton goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, before turning to the crowd in celebration. The weight of expectation has been heavy for the Spaniard, who arrived at London City Lionesses in July, and it has taken her time to settle.
The 2-0 win against Brighton featured her best performance as she began to dictate play from central areas. Putellas created the most chances and her goal gave Eder Maestre’s side something to build on as they continue to show progress. Brighton continued to look bright in phases, but struggled to create anything of note.
A core problem is their lack of versatility in attack. They still lack a proper striker, which has been the case for almost a year, and is hampering them. SD Liverpool appear to have pulled off a masterstroke by signing Natalia Ramos from Tenerife in August.
The Spanish midfielder entertained the Anfield crowd on Sunday with a performance full of creativity and energy, as well as deadly set-piece deliveries, including an assist for the opener in their 2-0 win. After eight years with Tenerife, she has quickly become a fans’ favourite at Liverpool. She’s been a ray of sunshine coming into this group because she’s very caring, very honest and very open – she’s just a brilliant teammate.” Tom Garry Victoria Pelova is beginning to look like the player Tottenham hoped they had signed.
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