Arsenal Women are back at the Emirates this Saturday, and after a brilliant international break for several of our players, I'm hoping they've remembered to bring their scoring boots home!

But there's some worrying injury news to discuss before Birmingham City arrive.

Mariona Caldentey faces eight to ten weeks out with a hamstring injury, while Selina Cerci has undergone knee surgery. Two significant setbacks for Renée Slegers, but could this finally be Géraldine Reuteler's opportunity to establish herself in the Arsenal starting eleven?

In this episode, I'm looking at what those injuries mean for the squad, who moves up the pecking order and why I'd love to see the Smilla Holmberg and Lisa Baum partnership reunited on Arsenal's right.

We also preview Birmingham City, including the threat posed by Océane Hurtré, who's already scored five league goals this season.

I'll share my preferred Arsenal starting eleven, explain why I'd make some changes following the international break and give you my score prediction.

And congratulations to Trailblazer Aris from Kentish Town, who's joining me in Club Level on Saturday after winning my spare ticket!

My prediction? Arsenal 4–1 Birmingham.

Perhaps all those international goals have gone to my head, but I'm feeling optimistic!

Arsenal Women: Trailblazers is a regular fan podcast dedicated to Arsenal Women. Join host Roberto Revilla for latest news, match previews and reports, tactical talking points and the stories that make Arsenal Women true trailblazers.

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