Why are Arsenal struggling to score in WSL?
Arsenal are already playing catch-up in the WSL title race because they are struggling to score goals. BBC Sport examines why.
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"If I look at the last two games, not turning that dominance into goals and wins, is something we have to look at."
— Renee Slegers , Athlete
"It's a combination of things. There's some details in decision-making and some details in the technical execution."
— Renee Slegers , Athlete
Key People
Alessia Russo is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the England women's national team.
Beth Mead is an English professional footballer who plays for the England women's national team.
Ewa Pajor is a Polish professional footballer known for her scoring ability.
Khadija Shaw is a professional footballer recognized for her performances in women's football.
Arsenal's manager who commented on her team's performance in the Women's Champions League.
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Arsenal are already playing catch-up in the WSL title race because they are struggling to score goals. BBC Sport examines why.
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