Arsenal start four debutants in WSL opener as title chase begins

Arsenal handed starts to four debutants — goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez, defender Ona Batlle, midfielder Georgia Stanway and Lisa Baum — in their 2026-27 WSL opener at Brighton on 6 September. Manager Renée Slegers named a rebuilt XI as Arsenal chase a first WSL title since 2019. Eight summer signings underline the ambition.