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Chelsea sat six points behind WSL leaders City before Saturday's game at Stamford Bridge, knowing victory in this London derby would be crucial to their title hopes. It was Arsenal who had the better chances in the first half, but the Blues managed to keep the visitors at bay to reach half-time with the score at 0-0.
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Arsenal's Catley eclipses Chelsea's Kerr in WSL duel
Sam Kerr's Chelsea look set to be dethroned as English champions after Steph Catley's Arsenal earned a drought-breaking 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.
Four Australians started at Stamford Bridge as the visitors prevailed 2-0 to all but end Chelsea’s hopes of back-to-back Women’s Super League titles.
Arsenal were imperious at Chelsea in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off as second-half goals from Beth Mead and Mariona Caldentey saw the Gunners claim a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge. They moved to within one point of their capital rivals in the Women's Super League table as Renee Slegers' side returned to north London with a huge three points in tow.
Arsenal recovered from conceding an early goal to defeat Chelsea 3-1 in the Continental Cup final with Stina Blackstenius and Kim Little scoring for the winners
Second-half goals from Beth Mead and Mariona Caldentey leave Chelsea six points behind leaders Manchester City.
Defending champions Chelsea opened up their Women’s FA Cup campaign with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday. The free-scoring Blues booked their place in the fifth round thanks to a brace from Sam Kerr and goals from Millie Bright,