Arsenal's Katie McCabe: 'There was no beef with Chloe Kelly after that moment, we are excited to be teammates again and to build a connection on the pitch most importantly.'

Katie McCabe and Chloe Kelly have a storied history in football, marked by a memorable on-field incident where McCabe bounced a ball off Kelly's head in April 2023. This event, which resulted in a yellow card for McCabe, became a viral sensation. Now, with Kelly's signing on loan from Manchester City to Arsenal in January 2025, both players reflect on their past rivalry and express excitement about reuniting as teammates. McCabe emphasized their strong friendship, dismissing any prior tension and looking forward to building a successful partnership on the pitch once again.

McCabe: "I have seen fans call it an iconic moment. I have known Chloe a long time, we have a great relationship and she is a good friend of mine."

McCabe said of Kelly's return: "I know the quality she has and she has caused me problems as a full-back at times... it feels like she has never really left."

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