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Arsenal booed after Birmingham draw as pressure builds on Slegers

Arsenal’s dismal start to the WSL season deepened after a frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Birmingham City, a result that left fans booing the team off the pitch and intensified scrutiny over manager Renee Slegers. The Gunners, already winless in five league games and struggling with a single victory in six matches across all competitions, had hoped a home game against the newly promoted side would provide a much-needed bounce.

Instead, they were stunned into conceding an early second-half goal by Oceane Hurtre, who capitalized on a defensive error to give Birmingham the lead. Arsenal’s resilience was tested further by goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley, whose crucial saves—including a stop from point-blank range—kept the score level before Olivia Smith’s late equalizer salvaged a point.

Despite pushing for a winner, Arsenal’s inability to convert chances and a lack of sharpness in front of goal left them winless in five WSL games for the first time, raising serious questions about Slegers’ future at the club.

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