"Sonia Bompastor says the Women's Super League title is "probably gone" for her Chelsea side after they were beaten 2-0 by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Second-half goals from Beth Mead and Mariona Caldentey left the reigning champions six points behind leaders Manchester City, who have a game in hand. On a run of 11 straight league wins, City will go nine points clear if they beat London City Lionesses on Sunday (11:55 GMT)."
"Chelsea are scoring far less regularly, with 24 league goals in 13 games so far compared with 38 by this stage last season. They have conceded eight goals - two more than at this stage a year ago. While that is still the current best defensive record in the WSL, they are keeping fewer clean sheets - six in 13 games this season compared with nine last year."
Chelsea lost 2-0 to Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, with second-half goals from Beth Mead and Mariona Caldentey. The defeat leaves the reigning champions six points behind leaders Manchester City, who have a game in hand and an 11-game winning run. Manchester City will extend the gap to nine points if they win their game in hand. Chelsea aim to fight until the end but must now focus on securing second place. Chelsea have scored 24 goals in 13 matches compared with 38 at this stage last season and have conceded eight, two more than a year ago. The defensive record remains the best in the WSL, but clean sheets have fallen from nine to six so far. Early nervy results, a run of draws and a 1-0 home loss to Everton ended a 34-game unbeaten league streak.
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