"At first glance, the question posed in the headline of this piece seems ridiculous. It is four games into the Women's Super League (WSL) season, and Arsenal are unbeaten. They are second, one point behind leaders Chelsea, are reigning European champions and this week had four players named in the top seven of the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Comments in the BBC Sport inbox from Arsenal fans - "So poor from Arsenal", "There you go Chelsea, all yours again" - could be read as supporter hysteria."
"Scratch below the surface though, and there is substance to the apparent clickbait. Chelsea are the major problem. Last season, Sonia Bompastor's side went unbeaten through their WSL campaign - a first in a 22-match season - and dropped just six points. Arsenal, after four games, have dropped four points already - a drab stalemate at Manchester United last weekend followed by a 1-1 draw at home to Villa on Saturday."
Arsenal remain unbeaten after four WSL matches but have already dropped four points, leaving them one point behind leaders Chelsea. Chelsea's previous unbeaten 22-match season and minimal points dropped set a high benchmark and present a major threat to Arsenal's title hopes. Arsenal conceded a late equaliser to Aston Villa, turning a possible win into a draw, and previously drew at Manchester United. Arsenal manager Renée Slegers emphasized the need to find ways to win even when not at highest level and noted the importance of a second goal. Last season's slip against Villa effectively handed the title to Chelsea.
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