Aston Villa sack manager Natalia Arroyo mid-season

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 17:32 · Archive

Aston Villa have sacked women's manager Natalia Arroyo with the club second-bottom of the WSL.

Aston Villa have sacked their women's manager Natalia Arroyo after four league matches, with the club second-bottom of the Women's Super League with two points. Arroyo was appointed in January 2025 and had guided Villa to safety in her first full campaign, but the team has suffered poor recent form.

How it is being reported

• Aston Villa sack manager after just four WSL games with club second bottomNatalia Arroyo has been relieved of her duties four games into the WSL seasonIndependent Sport · 29 Sept, 14:42
• Aston Villa sack manager Natalia Arroyo with club second-bottom of WSLVilla have two points from first four league matches Arroyo took charge in January 2025 Aston Villa have sacked their women’s manager Natalia Arroyo with the club second-bottom of the Women’s Super League with two points from four matches. Arroyo was appointed in January 2025 and guided Villa to safety before finishing ninth in her first full campaign. That season ended with four straight defeats and the poor form has continued. Continue reading...The Guardian · 29 Sept, 09:58

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