As we gear up for Sunday’s showdown against West Ham United in the Barclays Women’s Super League, we’ve delved into the Opta Review Pack to highlight some of the key factors behind our success this season.
Ruthless Efficiency in Front of Goal
Scoring hasn’t been an issue for Renee Slegers’ Gunners, and the numbers prove it. Our 34 league goals might not be the highest total (Chelsea leads with 40), but our finishing has been the most clinical. With a league-best shot conversion rate of 20.6%, we’re making every opportunity count.
Defensive Solidity
At the other end of the pitch, we’ve been just as impressive. With nine clean sheets, we boast the joint-best defensive record in the league, alongside Chelsea and Manchester United.
Strong Finishes
Our fitness and endurance have been game-changers. A remarkable 24% of our goals have been scored in the final 15 minutes of matches—our most prolific period—showing our ability to push until the final whistle.
Fortress Mentality at Home
Both the Emirates Stadium and Meadow Park have been strongholds for us this season. With 22 goals scored at home, we share the league’s best home scoring record with Manchester City. But here’s where we edge ahead—while City has conceded nine home goals, we’ve let in just four, giving us the best home goal difference (+18).
Firepower from Alessia Russo
As the saying goes, “If you don’t shoot, you don’t score.” Alessia Russo certainly took that to heart, especially after Emily Fox’s wonder strike against Tottenham Hotspur. The numbers back her up—Alessia has taken 48 shots, more than any other player in the league (23 on target, 16 off target, and 9 blocked).
Playmaking Excellence
Creativity has also been a driving force for us, with Katie McCabe leading the way. Her 33 chances created are the most in the league, and she has turned four of those into assists.
Passing Masterclass
In midfield, Mariona Caldentey has been pulling the strings with precision. She has completed more passes in the opposition half than any other player (538), with an impressive 82.3% success rate.
With all these elements combined, we’re heading into Sunday’s match full of confidence and ready to keep our momentum going!
