Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by promoted Crystal Palace in a Women’s Super League match, despite dominating the game in terms of chances and possession. The Gunners registered 30 shots throughout the encounter but were unable to find the back of the net against a resilient Crystal Palace side.

Arsenal forwards Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly, Mariona Caldentey, and Lisa Baum all had opportunities but failed to convert in front of goal. The hosts maintained significant pressure, evidenced by their 73 touches inside the opposition’s penalty area compared to just four for Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace, managed by Jo Potter, executed a well-organized defensive strategy to withstand Arsenal’s persistent attacks. The Eagles’ disciplined approach limited the home side’s clear scoring chances despite the volume of Arsenal’s offensive efforts.

Following the match, Arsenal manager Renee Slegers expressed frustration at the team’s inability to secure a win, describing the result as “one of the most frustrating games” and not in line with the club’s ambitions.

The draw leaves Arsenal with a missed opportunity to secure all three points in their pursuit of success in the WSL. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will take encouragement from their defensive performance against one of the league’s top teams.