Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Everton in the WSL through Stina Blackstenius' contentious stoppage-time goal, moving into second place ahead of the season's final day.
England forward has played key role in several title wins‘Beth is such a special person and will always be welcome’Beth Mead will leave Arsenal after nine years when her contract expires this summer. The England forward has made 265 appearances and scored 86 goals since joining from Sunderland, winning a WSL title, three League Cups, the Champions League and the Champions Cup while at the club.Mead, a fan favourite, played an important role in Arsenal’s second European title last May. Her clever pass created the only goal for fellow substitute, Stina Blackstenius, against Barcelona in the Lisbon final. Continue reading...
Stina Blackstenius scored twice in Arsenal's comfortable win over Leicester City, showcasing her credentials as a big-game player. The Sweden striker, who scored the winning goal in last year's Champions League final against Barcelona, has contributed 13 winning goals in the WSL since joining Arsenal four years ago. Despite being arguably the most impactful substitute in the league and competing with world-class forwards for a starting spot, the 30-year-old remains humble and avoids the spotlight, recently signing a new two-year contract.
Forward Stina Blackstenius talks about Arsenal's Women's Champions League hopes and explains why she has extended her stay with the club.
England captain Leah Williamson has signed a new two-year contract with Arsenal Women, committing her future to the club where she has spent her entire senior career since making her debut in 2014. The 29-year-old defender, who joined the club's academy aged nine, has made over 250 appearances and helped Arsenal win the WSL, two FA Cups, four League Cups, the 2024-25 Champions League, and the inaugural Women's Champions Cup in 2026. Despite injuries limiting her to just four league appearances this season, including a knee injury at Euro 2025, Williamson remains a key leader for the Gunners.
Arsenal have secured the future of England captain Leah Williamson with a two-year contract extension. The 29-year-old defender, who joined the club's academy at age nine and has made over 250 appearances since her 2014 debut, has helped Arsenal win the WSL, two FA Cups, four League Cups, the 2024-25 Champions League, and the inaugural Women's Champions Cup in 2026. Williamson, who has 67 England caps and captained the Lionesses to consecutive Women's Euros titles in 2022 and 2025, has been restricted to just four league appearances this season due to leg injuries sustained during the 2025 tournament.
Arsenal defender and England captain Leah Williamson has signed a new two-year contract with the Women's Super League side. The 29-year-old, who joined the club's academy at age nine and made her senior debut in 2014, has made over 250 appearances for Arsenal. She has helped the club win the WSL, two FA Cups, four League Cups, the 2024-25 Champions League and the inaugural Women's Champions Cup in 2026.
Arsenal secured a commanding 7-0 victory over Leicester City in the Women's Super League, with two goals each from Stina Blackstenius and Smilla Holmberg, plus goals from Frida Maanum, Mariona Caldentey and Leah Williamson. The win reduces Arsenal's goal-difference deficit to league leaders Manchester City from 13 to six, keeping their title hopes alive. Leicester finished bottom of the table despite the small silver lining of a playoff opportunity to avoid relegation.
Arsenal beat Leicester 7-0 in the WSL to reduce their goal-difference deficit with Manchester City from 13 to six. Goals from Smilla Holmberg (2), Stina Blackstenius (2), Frida Maanum, Mariona Caldentey and Leah Williamson secured the win. Leicester finished bottom despite a chance to stay up via playoff against WSL2's third-placed team.
