Slegers, contracted until the end of next season, is no stranger to Arsenal. She was in their academy from 2006 to 2007 and returned as part of Eidevall’s backroom staff at the start of the 2023-24 season after succeeding him as head coach at Swedish side FC Rosengard.

Arsenal women have named Renee Slegers as their permanent head coach after she impressed during her three-month interim spell in charge of the team.

Arsenal Women on Friday named Dutchwoman Renee Slegers as their permanent head coach on a contract until the end of the season after she oversaw an unbeaten run of 11 matches across all competitions.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Bukayo Saka to take a well-earned holiday. Saka is currently out injured after tearing his hamstring last month and is not expected back in action until at least March. The injury is the first major one of Saka’s career and prior to that he had been one of Arsenal and England’s most consistent performers.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa (kick-off 17:30). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Manager Arteta has spoken of the need to recruit in attack and he has now revealed how Arsenal are ready to “adapt” their transfer plans. Arsenal were looking to sign a forward this summer, but those plans could be brought forward to this month.