Jeglertz emphasises Unity and Belief ahead of Arsenal Showdown

Manchester City Women head coach previews Emirates clash as title race intensifies.

 Andrée Jeglertz praised his players’ togetherness, mentality, and attacking intent as he looked ahead to Manchester City’s Women’s crucial Women’s Super League fixture against Arsenal Women at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, the City boss reflected on a commanding league win last weekend and highlighted the visible enjoyment and unity within his squad as they continue their title push:

“You can see it every time we score… Players are celebrating together-not just with the goalscorer, but with the goalkeeper and the bench as well. That tells you this is a team enjoying football together”.

Togetherness Driving Performance

Asked whether he had previously coached a group this united during a decisive stage of the season, Jeglertz pointed to experience as a key factor in sustained success:  

“I’ve had teams like this before, and that’s often the winning concept. When players enjoy spending time together on and off the pitch, the believe in each other more. That trust is vital”.  

He added that City’s current environment mirrors some of the most successful squads he had worked with in the past.

Respect for Arsenal’s Legacy

Jeglertz was full of praise for Arsenal’s role in shaping women’s football both domestically and internationally:

“They’ve been a benchmark for many years. Just look at the crowds they attract and how they’ve grown the club and the game. There’s a lot of admire and a lot we can learn from them”.  

However, respect will not dilute City’s ambition as they head into a match that could prove pivotal in the title race:  

“We go into every game to win. If we score more than one goal, that’s great-but the most important thing is scoring one more than the opponent”.

Progress Beyond Expectations  

Now six to seven months into his tenure, Jeglertz admitted the current league position has exceeded his expectations:

When you come into a new club, you focus on building from what’s already there and changing what needs to change. But the most important thing was building a group”.  

He credited the squad’s quality and adaptability, particularly their ability to operate within a clear structure while retaining creative freedom:

“The players are making decisions on the pitch themselves-that’s a big step forward”.

Squad News and Key Performers

City head into the weekend in good overall shape. Alberto Fujino will miss the fixture due to concussion, while Mary Fowler continues her careful return following a long injury layoff:  

“She’s on a good path. But it takes time to reach full physical and match sharpness again”.

Jeglertz also highlighted Kerolin Nicoli recent form, with five goals in three league games underlining the squad’s attacking depth:

Her impact has been massive. She brings pace, finishing quality, and she works incredibly hard defensively as well”.

Balance, Competition, and Mentality  

Jeglertz noted that City’s success has been built on excellence at both ends of the pitch, with the league’s strongest attack and defence:

“We take pride in defending our own box just as much as scoring goals. Clearances and saves are celebrated the same way-that mentality is crucial”.  

While harmony is important, he stressed that competition within the squad remains key:

“You need players who enjoy competing. Only eleven can start, and that edge helps create a winning culture”.

Looking Ahead

With two in-form sides to set to meet, Jeglertz expects a high-quality contest in north London:

“Arsenal have speed, skill, and creativity-but so do we. It will be a fascinating game”.

As the title race intensifies, Manchester City Women travel to the Emirates with momentum, belief, and a collective spirit that their head coach believes can make the difference.