Renée Slegers says there’s been a lot of growth and development this season, after we finished second in the Barclays Women’s Super League with a 3-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield.
That booked our place in the group phase of next season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League.
“I think the first half was really, really good,” she said. “So, to be up 3-0 in the first half against Liverpool at Anfield, that’s of course everything we wanted. So, that was a great scenario. So happy with the win on the day City won the league. Everything we wanted was second place.
“So, it’s margins, it’s about consistency in the season. We’ve only lost one game and that’s away against City who’ve won the league. If you look back at this season, it’s getting those draws over the line and being consistent across the season. There’s a lot of positive and growth this season.”
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Asked about the amazing reception our players got from the thousands of supporters who made the long journey up north to cheer us on, our head coach added: ”Our football doesn’t mean anything without the fans. So, they make it important and make us play for something bigger as well. They’re amazing, I think the away section was sold out.
“They made noise the whole game through. I think what we need as people is belonging and connection, and that’s what we have with the fans. I’m curious if you can find it anywhere else in the way it is at Arsenal. So, it’s the best, seeing that moment between the fans and players, so nice to see.”
Those supporters were in full voice to give Katie McCabe a proper send off, and our Irish defender leaves an incredible legacy at the club.
“Yeah, she does,” Renée agreed. “I’ve had the privilege to work with her the last three years. She’s done so much for the club. I think when she’s older and looks back at her time, she’ll be so, so proud of everything she’s achieved here. The personality she is, everything she’s brought to the club, every single day, all the trophies she won, the connections she’s created, the pioneering in the background for better things in women’s football, she’s done so much for the club.”
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