Preview: Arsenal Women v Chelsea

Arsenal Women will face Chelsea in the Women's Super League on Saturday, November 8 at Emirates Stadium, with kickoff at 12pm. The Gunners aim to narrow the gap on their London rivals after securing three straight victories, including a 4-1 win over Leicester City last weekend.

Currently five points behind Chelsea, a win could bring Arsenal within two points of the league leaders. The match promises to be a crucial test as both teams seek momentum in the title race.

Chelsea’s Dominant Start

Chelsea have set the tone early in the season, winning six of their first seven WSL matches. They began by defeating last year’s title contenders, Manchester City, 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Subsequent wins over Aston Villa, Leicester City, and West Ham reinforced their top position.
A 1-1 draw with Manchester United narrowed the top-five gap to just five points.
They also registered a 1-1 draw against Twente in their opening Champions League group game.

Recent Form and Home Strength

Following two draws away from home, Chelsea enjoyed three consecutive home wins, keeping clean sheets throughout. These victories included league triumphs over Tottenham and London City, along with a 4-0 Champions League win against Paris FC.

"We can close the gap to two with victory over the league leaders."

What’s at Stake

Saturday’s clash not only holds local pride but could also shift the early season dynamics of the WSL title race. Arsenal’s strong form and Chelsea’s consistency make this derby one of the season’s most anticipated fixtures.

Author's Summary: Arsenal aim to narrow Chelsea’s lead in the WSL as two in-form London clubs collide at Emirates Stadium in a high-stakes derby that could reshape the title race.

Arsenal.com — 2025-11-07