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Aston Villa are 11th in the top-flight with five games to go
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Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo has shared she is "scared" the club will be relegated from the Women's Super League this season. Arroyo took charge of the club in January after Robert de Pauw was sacked in December. The club have struggled to establish consistent performances and results and throughout March their table position has taken a hit. Villa are currently 11th and just one point ahead of bottom-place Crystal Palace. Villa's position has sunk in the table partly because of their lack of results and also because of the uptick in form of West Ham. But the state of Villa's troubles were laid clear for all to see when they lost 3-1 to Palace on 16 March. With just five games of the WSL season left to play, there is a real chance Villa could be relegated to the Championship although Four Four Two believes they will just about save their season. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Arroyo told the BBC: "I want to stay in this country, I want to stay in this league and in this club. I want to do my best. "I am finding it frustrating because I want the players to be brave and it's not the best moment for them to be brave. "It's good to talk about that because I am just as scared as they are. I don't want to be the manager of a relegated team. "But the reality is a possibility if we don't do our jobs. We are in the same boat so we need to row harder, faster and stronger to make it. I really believe we will make it. " Villa have played in the WSL since they were promoted in the 2019/20 season. It was the first time the club had played top-flight women's football since 2004. They made good progress under manager Carla Ward until she left at the end of last season. Sarah joined the Four Four Two team in September 2024 in a freelance role. She also writes for The Guardian, BBC and Rugby World where she specialises in women's football and rugby. Sarah has a bachelors degree in English and a master's in newspaper journalism. Arsenal report: Myles Lewis-Skelly could be set for a surprise new challenge, following Mikel Arteta transfer masterplan Liverpool 'at the front of the line' to bring Harry Kane back to the Premier League: report Arsenal report: Myles Lewis-Skelly could be set for a surprise new challenge, following Mikel Arteta transfer masterplan
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