Arsenal
Arsenal have an impressive in-tray. The deadline-day signing of the highly regarded midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross was the icing on the cake. Alessia Russo finally made her move from Manchester United alongside the forward Cloé Lacasse from Benfica. The departure of Rafaelle was a real blow but the arrival of Amanda Ilestedt and the World Cup winner Laia Codina have bolstered them defensively. The right-back role remains the position that looks lacking. 4/5
Aston Villa
Carla Ward is known for her strength at recruitment, and the manager continued her hot streak despite seeing 10…
