Boos for Arsenal as Birmingham draw extends winless WSL run to deepen pressure on Slegers
Olivia Smith’s equaliser rescued a point for Arsenal against Birmingham, but the 1-1 draw extended their winless Women’s Super League run to five matches, a club record. The result leaves Renée Slegers under pressure as coach, with fans booing at the final whistle.
Birmingham took the lead early in the second half when Océane Hurtré was allowed to run from halfway and score. Smith curled in a strike from outside the area in the 66th minute, but Arsenal could not find a winner despite creating chances; they have six points from six matches, sit eighth and trail leaders Manchester City by nine points, having played one more game.
- Smith’s equaliser earned Arsenal a draw with Birmingham.
- Arsenal have gone five WSL matches without a win.
- The Gunners are eighth, nine points behind Manchester City.