Sat Nov 16 18:50:00 IST 2024: ## Arsenal Women Aim to Continue Winning Streak Against Spurs in North London Derby
**London, England –** Arsenal Women travel to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday for the highly anticipated North London derby, aiming to build on their recent resurgence under interim manager Renee Slegers. The Gunners have won four of their last five matches, showcasing a renewed attacking prowess with nine goals in their past two games, including a dominant 4-0 victory over Juventus.
Last season’s corresponding fixture marked a low point for Arsenal, suffering a surprising 1-0 defeat despite dominating possession. This year, however, Arsenal approach the match with renewed confidence, hoping to erase the memory of that loss. The game will be played at Tottenham’s main stadium, a significant moment for women’s football in England, as all WSL and Championship matches are taking place in their respective clubs’ primary venues for the first time.
Slegers, who has implemented a stable approach to team selection, will need to balance preparations for Saturday’s derby with an upcoming Champions League tie against Juventus. While wholesale changes aren’t expected, some rotation may be considered. Laura Wienroither returns to the squad after injury, but Victoria Pelova and Amanda Ilestedt remain absent.
Arsenal will face a tough test against a Spurs side currently 7th in the table but struggling defensively. Spurs, under manager Robert Vilahamn, have conceded a high number of chances this season, losing key creative players since the end of last season.
Despite Spurs’ defensive vulnerabilities, Slegers acknowledges their strength and Vilahamn’s tactical acumen. She emphasizes the importance of Arsenal’s midfield duo, Kim Little and Lia Walti, whose performances against Juventus showcased their continued importance to the team. The match kicks off at 1.45 pm on Saturday and will be broadcast live on BBC One.
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