Pressure mounted on Renee Slegers as Arsenal faced a disappointing 1-1 draw against Birmingham at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners left the pitch to boos, having accumulated just five points from their first five WSL matches, including a heavy 4-2 defeat to Manchester City and only one win in their last six outings across all competitions.

The match against newly-promoted Birmingham, who had struggled with only two league draws this season, appeared to be a perfect opportunity for Arsenal to regain their form. However, the game took an unexpected turn.

Key moments included:

• 14’: Cooney-Cross' half-volley saved brilliantly by Sophie Baggaley.
• 18’: Alessia Russo failed to convert a chance, lobbing over after a defensive error.
• 38’: Russo struck the post from a great Williamson cross.
• 53’: Oceane Hurtre shocked Arsenal by scoring on a counter-attack, putting Birmingham ahead.
• 66’: An incredible strike from Olivia Smith leveled the score for the Gunners.
• 73’: Baggaley made another crucial save to deny Wubben-Moy.

Despite Arsenal's efforts to secure a late winner, they were thwarted by Baggaley's impressive performance and their own inefficiency in front of goal. This result marked the first time Arsenal went winless in five WSL matches, intensifying scrutiny over Slegers' future at the club.