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WSL Finale: Team Announces Three Key Lineup Changes

Renée Slegers announced key changes to the starting lineup for the final Barclays Women’s Super League home game on Tuesday night. The match is set to take place against Everton at the Emirates Stadium with a kickoff at 7 PM.

Lineup Changes for the WSL Finale

In a strategic move, three players have been swapped in the Arsenal squad. Beth Mead makes her return, replacing Smilla Holmberg on the right wing. This match marks a significant moment for Mead as it is her last home appearance before leaving the club.

Additionally, Victoria Pelova, who is also departing, takes over from Kim Little in the midfield. Katie McCabe is reinstated at left-back in place of Taylor Hinds.

Defensive Stability Maintained

The defense remains solid, unchanged from the previous match where Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory against Aston Villa. The backline features:

  • Anneke Borbe
  • Emily Fox
  • Lotte Wubben-Moy
  • Laia Codina

The midfield also retains familiar faces, including:

  • Mariona Caldentey
  • Frida Maanum
  • Olivia Smith
  • Alessia Russo (C)

Substitutes for the Match

The substitutes bench includes a mix of experience and youth, which consists of:

  • Votikova
  • Van Domselaar
  • Williamson
  • Little
  • Kelly
  • Foord
  • Hinds
  • Blackstenius
  • Holmberg

With key players making their final appearances, tonight’s encounter promises to be an emotional and competitive climax to the season.

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