“Arsenal’s Eidevall Slams WPLL for ‘Amateurish’ Handling of Chelsea Fixture Postponement”

Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall has expressed his frustration with Women’s (WPLL), the governing body of the Women’s Super League, labeling their handling of fixture scheduling as “amateurish.” His comments come in light of the recent postponement of the match between Chelsea and Manchester United, which was called off due to Champions League commitments. Eidevall criticized the WPLL for its “lack of clarity and transparency,” particularly given that the schedule for European competitions has been known for a year. With the likelihood of three English teams—Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City—advancing to the group stage, it was anticipated that scheduling conflicts could arise. Despite this, all three teams were set to play on the same Sunday, just ahead of potential fixtures. The decision to postpone the highly anticipated match between Manchester United and Chelsea, which was expected to draw a sold-out crowd at Kingsmeadow, has raised concerns about the WPLL's planning and consideration for teams involved in European competitions. Eidevall's remarks highlight the need for better coordination and foresight in scheduling to avoid such conflicts in the future.