- Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea at the Emirates
- The Gunners are in 6th place on just five points
- Chelsea at the top of the table on nine points
- Latest loss puts pressure on Arsenal boss
Arsenal stumble again as Chelsea strike gold in London Derby!
Oh, what a season it’s been for Arsenal! The WSL is off to a rocky start for the Gunners, and today’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea is just the latest in a series of setbacks. With one win, two draws, and now a loss in their first four matches, the pressure is mounting faster than a last-minute goal.
For Chelsea, however, it’s a different story. With three wins out of three and a midweek European triumph over Real Madrid (hello, 3-2!), the Blues are riding high. Talk about a confidence boost!
Ramirez overhead kick offers dream start for the Blues
The match kicked off with a bang for Chelsea, thanks to Mayra Ramirez’s unusual but brilliant overhead kick that sent the ball bouncing into the bottom corner just four minutes in – and absolute dream start for the Blues! Sandy Baltimore soon followed up with a free header that made it 2-0, leaving Arsenal in a deep hole early on.
Mayra with an overhead kick at The Emirates. 💥🤯#CFCW pic.twitter.com/tDsl9igPBm
— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) October 12, 2024
Just before halftime, Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord showed off some silky footwork to sidestep Lucy Bronze and found the back of the net.
The second half saw Arsenal stepping it up, but Chelsea’s defense held firm, and a crucial save from Hannah Hampton kept the Blues’ winning streak intact.
Pressure is on Eidevall to deliver the title
As Arsenal sits 6th on a measly five points, the spotlight is squarely on boss Jonas Eidevall. Fans are getting restless—he’s in his fourth season and still chasing that elusive title. With all the support they’ve received, including a move to the main stadium, the expectations couldn’t be higher.
But tensions flared during the match, with reports of tearful players and heated exchanges between the squad and Eidevall. Yikes! This could spell trouble for the Gunners if things don’t turn around soon.
The season is still young, but time is ticking for Eidevall in North London. Will he turn it around, or is this the beginning of the end? Only time will tell!