"Arsenal, who lost their League Cup semi-final to Manchester United in midweek, started on top, with Katie McCabe denied by Hannah Hampton in the opening two minutes, before Alessia Russo saw a follow-up cleared off the line by Lucy Bronze. Russo then directed a header wide, while Mead gave Hampton a big reprieve after latching onto her loose pass; her shot was straight back at the goalkeeper."
"However, Arsenal kept up the pressure after the break, with Mead - who overcame an injury scare - opening the scoring 55 minutes in by beating Hampton with a stunning tight-angled effort. Alyssa Thompson then flashed wide at the other end, but Arsenal doubled their lead in the 61st minute with an unmarked Caldentey firing past the static Hampton following great work from Mead."
"Data Debrief: Stamford Bridge stronghold falls Chelsea could find themselves nine points behind Man City by the end of the weekend after faltering once more - they have won just two of their last six in the WSL (D2 L2). And it is the first time Chelsea have lost a WSL match at Stamford Bridge, having won the previous 11 at the stadium by an aggregate score of 25-5."
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge with Beth Mead scoring and assisting and Mariona Caldentey adding the second goal. Mead opened the scoring in the 55th minute with a tight-angled effort after overcoming an injury scare, and Caldentey struck unmarked in the 61st minute following Mead's build-up. Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton produced several saves but could not prevent the goals, while Chelsea created chances including Erin Cuthbert's header and Alyssa Thompson's effort. The result leaves Arsenal one point behind Chelsea, who sit six points behind leaders Manchester City and have won just two of their last six WSL matches.
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