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Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall resigns following shock week that included Chelsea defeat and fan unrest

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Jonas Eidevall has resigned from his position as Arsenal Women’s head coach with immediate effect, the club has confirmed.

Eidevall joined the Gunners in June 2021 and had led the club to two FA Women’s League Cup wins, while also leading them to the Champions League semi-final in 2022/23.

Jonas Eidevall has resigned as Arsenal boss with immediate effectGetty

It comes after a week where the Gunners drew with Everton and lost to Bayern Munich and Chelsea.

During the 2-1 defeat to the Blues one fan was seen waving a P45, while others booed.

And after the game the two-word message ‘Jonas Out’ was seen graffitied on Hornsey Road.

It means that Arsenal have won just two of their last seven matches across all competitions and have picked up just five points from their opening four matches in the Women’s Super League (WSL).

He will be replaced by first team assistant head coach Renée Slegers on an interim basis.

Sporting Director Edu Gaspar said: “We thank Jonas for his commitment to the club and achievements here since joining us in 2021.

“We have great respect for the dedication and commitment he showed to our women’s first team and recognise the role he has played in the growth and development of Arsenal Women.  We all wish him the very best for the future.

“Our focus will now turn to the process of appointing a new Head Coach, and in the meantime, supporting Renée, as she takes interim charge of the team starting with two important fixtures this week.”

Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley said: “We’d like to say a huge thank you to Jonas for his hard work and dedication to Arsenal Football Club over the past three years.

“Jonas has brought us back-to-back trophies in the last two seasons, together with many memorable moments on the pitch.

Last season also saw Eidevall clash with then-Chelsea boss Emma HayesGetty

“We wish Jonas and his family the best of health, happiness and success for the future.

“We have full confidence in Renée to take responsibility for the team in the interim period.”

Eidevall had last signed a three-year contract with the club in October 2023.

However they’ve been unable to replace Chelsea as top dogs in the WSL during his time in charge.

Arsenal have finished third in the last two WSL campaigns, after finishing second in Eidevall’s first season at the helm.

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