Renee Slegers keen to not undermine League Cup: ‘Every trophy is important’ | OneFootball

Arsenal face Manchester Untied on Wednesday night in the League Cup semi final and Renee Slegers’ team is fully focused on winning the competition.

The Gunners may prioritise other trophies but Slegers made sure not to undermine the cup competition.

Renee Slegers: ‘Every trophy is important’

Arsenal have their first semi final of the season this week and they will be hoping it’s not the last.

Renee Slegers’ side play host to Manchester United in the League Cup as the clubs face off for a third time already this season.

The previous two league meetings between the sides both ended 0-0 this year.

Despite Arsenal still competing for the WSL, FA Cup and Champions League, Slegers noted that every competition is important to her team.

“Every trophy is important for Arsenal and for me as well personally. I think we remember that moment [in 2024]. I was with the team when we won the Conti Cup, as it was called a couple of years ago. Again, going to extra time, Stina [Blackstenius] scoring the winning goal and there were a lot of players involved in that journey, that trophy.

“We’ve looked back at it but again, everything that’s happened in the past can inspire us but it says nothing about what we can do right now. Every trophy is important for us, also the League Cup.”

The Gunners are one of only three teams to ever win the women’s League Cup. United have never lifted the trophy with Manchester City and Chelsea the other two sides.

With seven League Cup titles, Arsenal are by far the most dominant team in the competition.

Renee Slegers expecting goals

After two stalemates between United and Arsenal, there will surely be a goal in their third clash this season.

Renee Slegers, who signed a new contract with her team last week, believes that the home advantage can help her team to finally get one past their top four rivals.

“I think if you look at the first two games we’ve played against United, I think we dominate the ball quite well away but we don’t create so much.” Slegers said.

“I think at the Emirates last time, we do create much more but we don’t have that finishing edge or create a clear-cut chance that gives us the goal. We definitely want to take the next step tomorrow at home at Borehamwood with the fans around us.

“Of course, I’d imagine Manchester United go in with a similar mindset. They also want to break it, so it’s going to be two good teams going against each other. There are definitely things we’ve been looking at that we want to apply tomorrow in the League Cup.”

With the WSL title seemingly out of reach for both teams, both Arsenal and United are expected to start a strong team in the midweek clash.

Marc Skinner hasn’t even picked out his team yet according to reports but new January signings may be in line to star.

Arsenal vs Manchester United kicks off at Borehamwood on Wednesday night at 19:00.