Leah Williamson has explained the “hardest battle” that any Arsenal player faces after scoring her first WSL goal in almost two years.
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England star in target versus PalaceLast WSL goal came in March 2023Embracing fierce competition for placesFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Shortly after hitting the net for the Gunners back in March 2023, England international Williamson suffered knee ligament damage that kept her out of action for nine months. She is now fully up to speed again with club and country.
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Williamson was back among the goals for Arsenal during their latest outing, as she opened the scoring in a 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The Gunners were at full strength for that contest, with there fierce competition for places in Renee Slegers’ squad.
WHAT LEAH WILLIAMSON SAID
Williamson has told Arsenal’s official media channels of the quality that is now on show in north London: “Well I have to train against them every day! I know their qualities and I think the standard across the squad, the level in competition is so high, that when these players come onto the pitch, hopefully they’ve faced the hardest battle they’re going to face throughout the week before they get here.”
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Arsenal boast plenty of strength in depth, with Williamson adding on the options at Slegers’ disposal: “It helps that we have a fit squad and quality across that. Renee has used it as an opportunity to implement a bit more of her style as well and different things. We were fit enough to push each other.”