Jonas Eidevall Resigns as Arsenal Women Head Coach After Disappointing Start

In a surprising turn of events, Jonas Eidevall has resigned as head coach of Arsenal Women following a disappointing start to the 2024/25 Women’s Super League (WSL) season. Despite successfully guiding the Gunners into the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stages, the team has struggled, suffering a heavy 5-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in their opening Champions League match.

Eidevall faced mounting pressure as Arsenal managed to secure only one win from their first four WSL games, leaving them among the lowest-scoring teams with just four goals. The team’s slow start included draws against both Manchester City and Everton, and their most recent outing ended in a 2-1 loss to reigning champions Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.

Renée Slegers, Eidevall’s assistant, will take interim charge as the club begins the search for a new head coach. Arsenal’s next challenge comes in the form of a crucial Champions League match against Valerenga on October 16.

The squad had seen a busy summer transfer window with new arrivals like Mariona Caldentey, Daphne Van Domselaar, Rosa Kafaji, and Sophie Harwood. However, the departure of all-time leading WSL scorer Vivianne Miedema to Manchester City has left a significant void.

Reflecting on Eidevall’s resignation, England Women manager Sarina Wiegman expressed her shock, saying, “I just heard it, and it was a little bit of a shock. I had a good working relationship with him.”

As Arsenal Women navigate this transition, fans are eager to see how the team will respond in their upcoming fixtures, which include:

• October 16: Valerenga (H), Champions League, kick-off 8 PM
• October 20: West Ham (A), WSL, kick-off 3 PM
• November 3: Manchester United (A), WSL, kick-off 12:30 PM
• November 8: Brighton (H), WSL, kick-off 7 PM
• November 12: Juventus (A), Champions League, kick-off 5:45 PM
• November 16: Tottenham (A), WSL, kick-off 1:45 PM

The coming weeks will be crucial for the Gunners as they look to regain their form and push for success in both the league and European competition. Stay tuned for updates on the search for Eidevall’s successor and the team’s progress on the pitch.