Caldentey embraces 'cool' pressure as Arsenal target Treble

What the report says

Mariona Caldentey has backed Arsenal’s ambition to challenge for a Treble this season, saying the squad must be ready to turn recent progress into trophies. The BBC Sport Football report says the Spain midfielder, who arrived in summer 2024, is among the players talking openly about winning the Women’s Super League, domestic cups and the Champions League after Arsenal strengthened with seven new signings.

Caldentey, who has won major honours with Spain and Barcelona, said Arsenal need to be more consistent after last season’s campaign, when they finished second in the WSL and were knocked out of the Champions League by a late Lyon goal in the semi-finals. She said the team has added quality and must embrace the pressure that comes with playing for a big club. Manager Renee Slegers also signalled high expectations, telling BBC Sport the club wants to win the league and the Treble.

The report places those ambitions in the context of a demanding opening to the season, with Arsenal facing early fixtures against Chelsea and Manchester City. It also notes that the squad has had a fuller pre-season, which Slegers believes could help them start faster than last year. In general, the article suggests Arsenal see this as a chance to end a long wait for the WSL title and build on recent cup success, including the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup.