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Slegers: Put pressure on me, not Arsenal players after difficult WSL start

Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers has shouldered the blame for her squad's sluggish start to the Women's Super League campaign, insisting she will absorb the external scrutiny to keep her athletes unburdened. Following a promising opening victory over Brighton, the Gunners stumbled through consecutive stalemates against newly-promoted Crystal Palace and a struggling Manchester United side, leaving them facing an upcoming clash against Chelsea under mounting pressure.

Slegers attributes the team's difficulties to psychological hurdles rather than tactical flaws, noting that breaking down stubborn defensive low blocks has once again become a persistent issue. Despite boasting considerable attacking talent, the club currently suffers from the worst expected goals underperformance in the division, prompting the manager to shield her roster so they can play with absolute freedom.

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