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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Suzanne Wrack

Renée Slegers aims for ‘something beautiful’ after becoming Arsenal head coach

Renée Slegers
Renée Slegers has signed a contract until the end of next season after going unbeaten as interim manager. Photograph: David Price/Arsenal FC/Getty Images

Renée Slegers said Arsenal’s response to their 1-1 draw with Manchester United in November was a “critical moment” in helping her determine whether she wanted her interim role to be made permanent.

“The Man United away game was the first time I thought about wanting the job,” Slegers said on Friday after signing a contract to the end of next season. “I could see how we were really creating something, something positive. We don’t get the three points, we get one point, but we played really well and the fans backed us and supported us. That was a critical moment.

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