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Aston Villa Women sack Natalia Arroyo after 4-0 loss

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 2:38 PM UTC · How we work

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Villa Dismisses Arroyo

Aston Villa Women dismissed manager Natalia Arroyo after a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham.
Arroyo had two years remaining on her three-and-a-half-year contract.
Villa are winless in four WSL matches, sitting second-bottom with two points.
Technical advisor Brian Sørensen will act as interim head coach.
Sørensen will lead Villa in the Subway Players Cup against Newcastle United Women on Wednesday.

Summary

Tottenham Crush Villa

Tottenham defeated Aston Villa 4-0.
Victoria Pelova recorded a second consecutive brace, raising her season total to four goals.
Caitlin Dijkstra opened scoring with a 62nd-minute header.
Cathinka Tandberg netted her first WSL goal.
Tottenham’s unbeaten run extended to three wins and one draw, matching a seven-match streak from last season.

History

Historical Context

In 2011 the FA launched the Women’s Super League with eight founding clubs, beginning on 13 April and aiming to professionalise English women’s football. The league’s early focus on competitive balance still shapes club decisions, as Aston Villa’s 4-0 loss to Tottenham in 2024 triggered Natalia Arroyo’s dismissal and Brian Sørensen’s interim appointment, reflecting the league’s original ambition to protect long-term growth.

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Villa Dismisses Arroyo

Aston Villa Women dismissed manager Natalia Arroyo after a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham.
Arroyo had two years remaining on her three-and-a-half-year contract.
Villa are winless in four WSL matches, sitting second-bottom with two points.
Technical advisor Brian Sørensen will act as interim head coach.
Sørensen will lead Villa in the Subway Players Cup against Newcastle United Women on Wednesday.

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