Arsenal sit fourth but have two games in hand — one rescheduled against bottom-side Leicester and a Brighton postponement — giving punters value: back Arsenal to win the make-up fixtures or consider match-winner markets and boosted odds for Arsenal to climb to second if they take both games. Home advantage and favourable opposition make Arsenal a tempting short-term bet in WSL markets.
Arsenal’s Fixture Pile-Up Reignites Title Talk
Arsenal head into the international break sitting fourth in the Women’s Super League but with two games in hand, a situation that has sharpened debate over their genuine title threat. Winning both make-up matches would lift the Gunners to second, leapfrogging Chelsea and United and tightening the race with leaders Manchester City.
Why Arsenal Have Played Fewer Matches
Women’s Champions Cup Commitment
Arsenal’s schedule was affected by their involvement in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, a tournament they won after beating Brazil’s Corinthians in the final. The final fell on a weekend that coincided with a full WSL matchday; Arsenal’s scheduled fixture against Leicester was postponed and rearranged for Wednesday 29 April.
Postponement After Waterlogged Pitch
Last weekend’s WSL clash with Brighton was called off at short notice when the referee deemed the Broadfield Stadium surface unplayable after the covers were removed. The decision came after many supporters had already travelled; one fan said they endured a 6.5-hour trip and £200 in costs before learning the match would not go ahead.
Fan Response and Player Gesture
Defender Lotte Wubben-Moy expressed sympathy for travelling fans and offered to pick a ticket-holder at random to receive a shirt, posting: "Gutted for those that travelled today only for the game to be postponed. Anyone with a ticket to the game today send me a pic of your ticket, I will pick a name out the hat and send a shirt." This follows a previous occasion when she bought drinks for supporters after a postponed trip due to a frozen pitch.
Table Implications and the Title Race
Arsenal are currently 13 points behind leaders Manchester City but the two-game backlog represents immediate opportunity. Beating Leicester — bottom of the table — at the Emirates is the likeliest route to three points and momentum. If Arsenal capitalise on favourable fixtures, they can apply pressure to the top two and reshape title narratives.
Implications for Punters
Arsenal’s combination of two games in hand, a favourable rescheduled opponent and a home fixture suggests short-term betting value.
Punters may favour Arsenal in match-winner markets for the make-up games or look at markets tied to league position movement (e.g., Arsenal to finish second).
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As always, bettors should assess form, absences due to the international break, and market prices before staking.
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