Arsenal appoint Renee Slegers as head coach on a permanent basis after an impressive spell in charge as interim boss.

Arsenal have confirmed Renee Slegers as their permanent head coach on a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season. Slegers, 35, stepped up from her role as assistant coach to take interim charge following Jonas Eidevall’s resignation on October 15 and has since overseen 10 wins and one draw in her 11 matches in all competitions.

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.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are “actively looking” to make signings in attack this month following injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.  Saka, 23, underwent surgery on a hamstring injury in December and is expected to return in March.

Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal "passed a test of attitude" after overcoming a difficult week to beat north London rivals Tottenham 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

Have we already witnessed the peak years of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal reign? It feels like this Emirates era is heading towards a crossroads, with Arsenal in the middle of a high-stakes game. This will either be one of the greatest seasons in the club’s history - ending a 21-year wait for the Premier League title - or a campaign which ends amid a highly-charged post-season review as to how they squandered their best chance to become champions in two decades.