Women's Super League: Why are Arsenal struggling to score goals?

Arsenal head into their Women's Super League clash at Stamford Bridge against rivals Chelsea knowing that a defeat would be a significant blow to their title ambitions. Just four weeks into the season, Renee Slegers' side are already seven points behind leaders Manchester City, and their recent draws against Crystal Palace and Manchester United have highlighted a worrying trend.

Despite the club's investment in the squad during the transfer window, the Gunners have struggled to find the back of the net. In their first three WSL games, they recorded 56 shots but managed only two goals. Slegers acknowledges that the team creates plenty of chances but lacks the necessary ruthlessness in the final third.

If I look at the last two games, not turning that dominance into goals and wins, is something we have to look at. We believe in the quality of the squad and their ideas. It really is about the details in the final third. Renee Slegers

A major talking point has been the deployment of Alessia Russo. While widely considered one of the league's top strikers, she has been utilized as a number 10 throughout this campaign. While this role allows her to create chances, her goal output has dropped significantly compared to when she plays as a striker. Slegers maintains that the strategy is designed to get more players into the box, but with only two goals in three league matches, the tactical approach remains under scrutiny.