If Jonas Eidevall was feeling any pressure, Arsenal’s offer of a new three-year contract, announced on Thursday, is the perfect tonic. Unlike most managers who have just signed a new deal, though, he does not have the luxury of recent form to fall back on. Eidevall can feel reassured that he is part of the club’s “long-term vision” – now he accepts there is a need to get “short-term results”.
Arsenal’s opening Women’s Super League fixture was a big success – apart from the result. A league-record 54,115 fans flocked to the Emirates, only for Liverpool to spoil the party with a shock 1-0 win. It was the Gunners’ third straight league loss after two defeats to end the 2022-23 season – while their Champions League hopes ended in a painful qualifying defeat by Paris FC on penalties.
