Tottenham host Arsenal in a Women's Super League north London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. Arsenal are eighth in the table on the same tally as West Ham, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, and they are nine points off Champions League qualification.
Arsenal's attacking numbers
Arsenal have scored five goals in six Women's Super League games this season, the joint-second lowest tally in the division. They have hit the woodwork five times, more than anyone else, had the joint-most touches in the opposition box and created the third-highest number of chances, but their shot conversion rate is 5.9%, the worst in the division. Manchester City's shot conversion rate is 16.7%.
England's record goalscorer Ellen White said: "You can't question the commitment of the players, but they are trying to walk it in."
White also said: "They are creating opportunities but look a little lost, a bit desperate."
Slegers' selection changes
Renee Slegers has retained the same front four in her starting XI just once in all competitions. She has made more substitutions than any other manager and has used her full complement of five substitutes in all but one match. Mariona Caldentey is out for up to 10 weeks with a hamstring issue.
Former England captain Steph Houghton said: "We all know they have the individual quality, but for whatever reason it's not clicking."
White said: "It's going to be a very uncomfortable day. I don't think a draw is enough."
Tottenham's results and record
Tottenham have one win in 13 Women's Super League matches against Arsenal, though they held Arsenal to a goalless draw at home last season. Tottenham took 10 points from their opening four games and conceded two goals in those matches, then lost 6-1 to London City Lionesses and 6-2 to Chelsea. They have conceded 12 goals in their past two matches.
Tottenham also beat Crystal Palace 7-0 and Aston Villa 4-0. Martin Ho said: "We're not at that level yet. People don't like to hear it but it's the honest truth."
He also said: "We need to understand and accept that because if we don't, we're putting unrealistic expectations on ourselves."
Tottenham player stats and quotes
Signe Gaupset, Olivia Holdt and Kirsty Hanson have all scored two or more Women's Super League goals this season. Holdt scored a hat-trick against Crystal Palace in September. BBC Sport reported that Victoria Pelova has scored five goals and has been Tottenham's standout player. Pelova arrived in the summer from Tottenham's north London rivals.
Pelova said: "I didn't get a lot of minutes last year with Arsenal"
She also said: "I get more freedom here and I feel full trust from my team-mates and the staff."
Denmark playmaker Holdt told BBC Radio 5 Live Drive: "It's amazing we have the possibility to play there."
She added: "We'll feel it in the game with all the fans supporting us and not Arsenal."
Holdt also said: "It's an opportunity for us to play some good football."