"2 min: Two big chances for Arsenal as Foord picks up a loose ball in the Chelsea box and sets it back to McCabe. The full-back aims for goal with a powerful effort but Hampton makes the save. It falls back out to Russo, who strikes, but the ball takes a deflection and Bronze can clear. Share 1 min: Thompson is sent through down the left and looks to move inside, but she is flagged offside before she can touch the ball."
"Renee Slegers has made the decision to start both Alessia Russo and Stina Blackstenius today. It is a huge call from the Arsenal boss, with no attackers left on the bench. It begs the question what kind of impact will the Arsenal substitutes make this afternoon? Share Ahead of the huge fixture at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, Sophie Downey sat down with Chelsea forward Alyssa Thompson to discuss her move to London and how she has adapted to English football."
Foord picked up a loose ball in the Chelsea box and set it back to McCabe; McCabe's powerful effort was saved by Hampton. The rebound fell to Russo, who struck but the ball deflected and Bronze cleared. Thompson was sent through down the left and looked to move inside but was flagged offside before touching the ball. The teams emerged for kick-off at Stamford Bridge, with players noted as wearing the correct socks. Renee Slegers started both Alessia Russo and Stina Blackstenius, leaving no attackers on the bench. The clubs last met in November in a 1-1 draw with two Arsenal goals disallowed, the first judged a handball despite replays showing no contact with Blackstenius's arm. Other WSL fixtures include Aston Villa v Manchester United and Liverpool v Tottenham.
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