In a tense match at Stamford Bridge, Arsenal's McCabe received a second yellow card for comments made after a previous booking, which led to her ejection during a scoreless tie. This was quickly followed by Chelsea scoring a controversial penalty that secured their victory. Arsenal manager Slegers, while acknowledging the setback, chose not to criticize McCabe, citing her growth and calmness under pressure. Now, Arsenal faces a tough path to close a 10-point gap in the WSL title race, expressing hope that other teams may falter as they focus on winning upcoming matches.
McCabe's second yellow card resulted from her comments post-booking, marking a key moment that led to Chelsea's winning goal shortly after.
Manager Slegers acknowledged McCabe's development but refrained from criticism, expressing disappointment in the loss and the significant challenge ahead.
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