WSL: Arsenal v Chelsea

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Wake up, for The Arsenal!

Arsenal welcome arch-rival Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium in a massive London derby. The hosts sit fifth in the table on a W4 D2 L1 record from their opening seven matches. At home and looking to jump-start the WSL title race, the Gunners must assert themselves early, control the tempo, and exploit both Katie McCabe’s marauding runs and also Mariona Caldentey's creative spark. Last weekend’s 4-1 win over Leicester gave Arsenal a needed attacking spark. However, they know there is no margin for error in trying to break down a Chelsea defence that has been near-impenetrable in recent seasons. Renée Slegers cannot afford another small-margin defeat against a Blues side dominant in recent meetings.

Now firmly into their post-Emma Hayes era, Chelsea remain the WSL's benchmark side. In winning their sixth league title on the spin in 2024/25, the Blues amassed a record 60 points (W19 D3) en route to an invincible season. Sonia Bompastor's team arrive in N5 riding a remarkable 30+ game league unbeaten streak. With players like Millie Bright counting down to an all-time WSL appearance milestone and Erin Cuthbert offering both tenacity and invention, Chelsea will be brutally efficient. Arsenal will be aware that the visitors are seasoned at controlling high-profile duels, so Chelsea will likely seek to take the sting early, impose their game and pick their moments.

We know it's early. We also know how big this match is: a positive result would close the gap on the summit and invigorate Gunner and Gooner alike. Rise, shine, and have breakfast with the best supporters in Boston as we kick off a big day of football at Dillon's.

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