Arsenal's objectives for the new campaign are unmistakably focused on securing the Women's Super League title. Midfielder Mariona Caldentey summed it up for Sky Sports, declaring the team's ambition to "go and win the league," while defender Lotte Wubben-Moy echoed the sentiment, confirming that the WSL trophy sits at the top of their priority list.
After a four‑year gap since their last league triumph in 2019, the Gunners are intent on ending the drought and adding another chapter to their storied history, which already includes fifteen major trophies across men’s and women’s football. Both Caldentey and Wubben-Moy emphasized the shared desire of the supporters and the squad to see Arsenal lift the league crown again.
"We know the fans want the WSL title as much as we do," Wubben-Moy told Sky Sports, adding that the club's legacy of fifteen titles fuels their hunger for more. Caldentey, while expressing a broader wish to win every competition, highlighted the league as the primary focus for the season.
Consistency has been a recurring theme in Arsenal's recent narrative. The team has struggled to maintain a steady run of form, and Caldentey believes that finding that consistency could be the key to closing the gap on rivals. "You need to be good in every game to finish first in the league. That's really hard to do but that is our mentality now," she said.
The competitive landscape has also intensified, with more clubs investing heavily in talent, facilities, and infrastructure. "There are so many good teams now and they are also signing good players this summer. The league gets better every year and that is so good for the competition," Caldentey noted, underscoring the positive impact of growth on women's football.
Last season, Arsenal finished four points behind champions Manchester City and fell short in several cup competitions, including a quarter‑final exit from the FA Cup and a semi‑final loss in the League Cup. The early-season slump, a pattern that has emerged in recent years, proved costly for manager Jonas Eidevall's side.
Wubben-Moy is keenly aware that a strong start will be crucial to reversing that trend. She spoke about the importance of learning from past mistakes: "We have had a good six to seven‑week pre‑season. That's a luxury in our game and it's a great opportunity to build with the players we already have and integrate the new players into that.
I'm an experienced player and I have been here in the moments where we have struggled in the first part of the season, and it is definitely something we can improve." Defensive solidity remains a cornerstone of Arsenal's philosophy. Wubben-Moy highlighted the club's historical reliance on a strong backline, pointing out that Arsenal conceded the fewest goals last season.
"We want to build on that and make it the core of our success this season. We fell short last year but we want to right the wrongs this year," she asserted.
The summer transfer window saw Arsenal act decisively, bringing in seven new players to refresh the squad. Among the most high‑profile signings was England midfielder Georgia Stanway, who arrived on a free transfer from Bayern Munich. Stanway joins a group that includes Selina Cerci, Geraldine Reuteler, Ona Batlle, Misa Rodríguez, Lisa Baum and Isabella Damm. Wubben-Moy praised the influx of quality and experience, noting that the new arrivals add depth and character to an already resilient team.
"Without a doubt. We have added a lot of quality and experience, and a lot of character. They are joining a squad with a lot of character already so it will add a lot of depth, which is exciting," she said.
Caldentey, who has faced Stanway many times on the international stage and in club competition, expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership. "I have a lot of respect for her as a player and I am very happy to have her on my side now.
You can already see in training that we will have a really good connection and I am looking forward to building that," she explained. Caldentey also highlighted Stanway's technical attributes, describing her as a player who loves the ball and possesses excellent passing range, which will enhance Arsenal's attacking options. While Arsenal welcomed fresh talent, the club also said goodbye to several seasoned internationals, including Beth Mead, Katie McCabe, Laia Codina, Victoria Pelova and Manuela Zinsberger.
Caldentey acknowledged the loss of experience but framed it as an opportunity for emerging players to step up. "We've lost a lot of experience with big players with big characters leaving, but that is football. People leave and people come but we need to adapt quickly and find new roles.
We have enough experience in the players we have signed. Some of them are quite young but they are already ready. We have a good balance," she said.
The connection between the women's team and the club's fanbase has been reinforced by recent celebrations. Last year, both the men's and women's squads paraded through North London after the men's Premier League triumph and the women's inaugural Women's Champions League victory over Corinthians.
Wubben-Moy reflected on how these moments deepen the bond with supporters and can serve as motivation throughout the season. "We already have a great connection with the fans but something like the parade creates an even deeper connection. It's definitely a positive for us and an advantage as a club because we have such a deep connection with the fans, the streets and the people," she said. Looking ahead, Arsenal aims to translate pre‑season preparation, new signings, and the renewed sense of purpose into consistent performances on the pitch.
The goal is simple yet ambitious: to rectify past shortcomings, maintain defensive resilience, and capitalize on the expanded talent pool to challenge for the WSL crown. If the Gunners can combine their historical winning mentality with the fresh dynamism of their latest acquisitions, they stand a strong chance of ending the title drought and adding another celebrated chapter to Arsenal's illustrious football legacy.