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Arsenal Women Draw Crystal Palace 0-0 Despite 79% Possession

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Arsenal Women held Crystal Palace to a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal dominated possession (79%) and fired 30 shots, nine on target, but failed to score.
Palace goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin saved attempts from Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Mariona Caldentey.
Coach Renee Slegers said Arsenal must improve finishing before facing Manchester United.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, Arsenal Women clinched the inaugural FA Women’s Super League title, finishing with a record 71 points. That season, striker Kim Little scored 15 goals while the club recorded a 78% average possession across 22 matches. Similarly, the 2024 Emirates draw saw Arsenal dominate 79% possession, firing 30 shots with Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Mariona Caldentey striking, yet failing to convert. The recurring finishing woes suggest Arsenal must refine attacking efficiency to reclaim league supremacy, echoing the decisive adjustments that followed their 2011 triumph.

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Story summary

Arsenal Women held Crystal Palace to a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal dominated possession (79%) and fired 30 shots, nine on target, but failed to score.
Palace goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin saved attempts from Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Mariona Caldentey.
Coach Renee Slegers said Arsenal must improve finishing before facing Manchester United.

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