Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal: Alyssa Thompson's strike secures victory at Stamford Bridge and ends Gunners' unbeaten run

Arsenal failed to make their early dominance count after striking the post twice through Kim Little and Mariona Caldentey before Thompson broke the deadlock at Stamford Bridge.

Keira Walsh's strike from distance was initially well kept out by Anneke Borbe, but the goalkeeper was left helpless when Thompson pounced in the box to fire home the rebound in emphatic style.

The Gunners - who had drawn their last two WSL matches - improved in the second half, with Chloe Kelly's angled drive blocked and Alessia Russo's shot charged down, but the hosts saw out the closing stages for a third WSL win.

Their unbeaten streak in the WSL, stretching back to October 2025, came to an end with it. The Gunners had not tasted defeat in their last 20 games before their trip to west London.

Victory takes Chelsea to within two points of league leaders Manchester City at the top of the table, while Arsenal are already seven points adrift ahead of their meeting with the champions on October 4.

Slegers 'disappointed' but believes in her players despite struggles

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers speaking to Sky Sports :

"Very disappointed. We know it's a tough game, Chelsea away. I think we did well in the first half in the physical battle and dominated until their goal. We found it hard in the second half and it cost us more energy.

"[We will] work hard, reflect and go forward. I want to take everything away from the players because I think they're at their very best when they're light. There is so much quality in the squad."

On what isn't clicking for Arsenal currently: "It's a cocktail of things. It's everything. Technical and psychological. We're looking at it. I believe in these players. The goals and the points will come. I believe in them."

On the title race: "We have to earn the right to talk about this because we've lost too many points at the moment. Look at the next game and get the points."