Arsenal v Chelsea LIVE: Women’s Super League result and reaction after Gunners win

In regards to Joey Barton's remarks about women in football, Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has provided her feedback. Hayes has expressed her upset towards the footballer's recent comments and his lack of understanding regarding the role of women in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of gender equality in football and hopes that Barton can educate himself on the topic. Hayes' response highlights the ongoing issue of sexism in football and raises the concern of needing to address this matter further within the industry.

Alessia Russo, a player for Arsenal's team, scored two goals in their victory against Chelsea, who are currently at the top of the Women’s Super League rankings. The match took place at Emirates Stadium on Sunday and was watched by a record-breaking crowd of 59,042 people. This win has completely changed the state of the championship race.

Beth Mead, who plays as a forward in Arsenal, managed to score the first goal in the eighth minute of the game. She showed great skill during the attack, staying determined and focused, until she was able to make a quick move inside Niamh Charles and hit the ball into the top of the goal using her less dominant left foot.

The top score only lasted for five minutes before Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, a winger from Chelsea, scored a goal that was quite similar to Mead's. The player moved inside Steph Catley's area creating some gap and eventually took a low shot that went straight into the near post.

Amanda Ilestedt, who plays for the Swedish national team alongside Rytting Kaneryd, scored a goal for Arsenal in the 36th minute, putting them back in the lead. Shortly after, in under two minutes, Russo scored another goal, taking advantage of Chelsea's struggling defense.

During the game, Emma Hayes, who is the coach for the Blues team, made three substitutions during halftime. However, the changes didn't seem to improve their performance in going forward with attacks. Their chances of making a comeback were shut down when Ann-Katrin Berger caused a foul on Russo, resulting in a penalty being given. Russo then scored a goal from the penalty spot in the 74th minute, effectively ending any hopes for the Blues team.

The striker for Chelsea, Sam Kerr, had an opportunity to decrease the difference in the score during the end of the game. However, her attempt to score with her head from a pass by Fran Kirby lacked strength, leading to Arsenal winning with ease.

Come along with us to stay informed about all the latest updates on football. Additionally, you can also get the most recent football odds and tips right here.

Arsenal Beats Chelsea 4-1 In Full-time

These are the moments that Alessia Russo had been waiting for since she joined Arsenal. She made a significant impact in the game against Chelsea, which was watched by a record-breaking crowd of 59,042, by scoring two goals that ensured Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the season. The victory was a strong message to other teams that Arsenal is a force to be reckoned with. This game was especially significant for Russo, who joined Arsenal from Manchester United. It could be that we are now seeing the effects of the shift in power that her move represented. In an exciting and fast-paced game, Arsenal outplayed Chelsea to secure a crucial win.

The Blues are currently three points ahead of Arsenal and tied for second place with Manchester City in the table. However, Arsenal is determined to catch up with them. Russo's impressive goal just before halftime was the turning point for Arsenal, who then went on to win seven consecutive matches after a sluggish start to the season. Arsenal demonstrated their power as they scored three more goals from Ilestedt's header, Mead's composed strike, and Russo's late penalty. This defeat marks the champions' first loss in the league since March and is Chelsea's worst result in the WSL since 2018.

Take a look at Jamie Braidwood's comprehensive report on the events at the Emirates.

Ben Fleming wrote this blog at 2:57 pm on the 10th of December 2023.

Arsenal Triumphs 4-1 Over Chelsea In Full-Time

Today's player of the match was Russo, and her second goal from the penalty spot was well-deserved. Let's take a closer look at it:

Arsenal Beats Chelsea 4-1 In Full-time

Alessia Russo, who was awarded as the player of the match today, talked to BBC Two after the game. According to her, Sundays couldn't get much better than this one. She said it was an amazing day, as they had a great start to the game and they were determined to come out positively. The crowd got behind them from the very first minute which was a great motivation. The team worked hard in the week and was fully prepared for the game.

Regarding the significance of this triumph: "Each match is critical for us to win. Even though we had a challenging beginning to this season, we have a clear vision of our team's objectives. Since the league is extremely competitive, neglecting even a single game, particularly against a formidable team such as Chelsea, is unacceptable. This was a colossal match, and we recognized that we needed to perform excellently."

Arsenal Thrashes Chelsea 4-1 In Full-time

In the post-match interview with BBC Two, Jonas Eidevall, the Arsenal manager, expressed his satisfaction with the team's impressive performance. He particularly commended the team's first-half display, which he believed was excellent enough to dominate the game entirely. For him, this was the best performance they have put up this season, and it showed the quality of the team. The manager added that they have not hit that level of performance yet, making it a delightful sight to behold.

Regarding the reappearance of Mead and some important teammates: "Gradually, but surely, they are making a comeback. Mead played in a brief time against Aston Villa, but she managed to contribute to the team's performance. At this moment, she's ready to start matches and display the qualities that make her standout player such as her effective counter pressing and exceptional one-on-one skills. It's wonderful to have her back in the game."

Leah Williamson's development is going great, so she's now taking part in the easier aspects of team practice, which is a positive sign. At present, we're in a favorable position and are gaining more steam as more players return to the fold.

Regarding the significance of the triumph: "I'm delighted that we managed to secure a victory today and I truly appreciate the team's effort. However, we must not overestimate this achievement. It won't count for anything if we don't manage to win against Tottenham on Saturday."

Ben Fleming wrote a blog on December 10th, 2023 at 2:46 pm.

Arsenal Thrashes Chelsea 4-1 In Full Time Game

It was an ideal afternoon for the Arsenal supporters who were present...

The blog post is not provided, so we cannot rewrite it.

The blog section has been illustrated with an image provided by The Football Association through the means of Getty Images.

On December 10th, 2023 at 2:40pm, Ben Fleming posted in the blog section.

Arsenal Thrash Chelsea 4-1 In Full-time

Jonas Eidevall calls his team together on the field and delivers an emotional address. As a Swede, he must be thrilled with the way his team is playing.

In contrast, Emma Hayes's expression showed a completely different narrative. Her team, Chelsea, didn't perform as well as their opponents for almost the entire duration of the match.

Ben Fleming, on December 10th 2023 at 14:36, wrote a blog post.

Arsenal Beats Chelsea 4-1 In Full-time

The referee has ended the game and the home team has won by a great margin in front of a crowd that broke the record. Russo scored her second goal after the second half from a penalty, but the majority of damage was done during the first half with goals scored by Mead, Ilestedt, and Russo as stated before.

The Gunners have reached the same amount of points as Chelsea at the highest spot of the WSL table because the Blues' successful beginning has suddenly ceased. Emma Hayes has a lot to think about, but this race for the championship has suddenly become unpredictable.

Ben Fleming wrote a post on December 10th, 2023 at 2:31 pm.

In the 90th minute plus five, Arsenal is still eager to score again. Lacasse moves towards the center of the field from the right side. She shoots the ball, but it falls short of the far post as she fails to put enough spin on it.

Ben Fleming wrote a blog post on December 10th, 2023 at 2:29 PM.

As the game enters the second of the eight additional minutes, Arsenal is awarded a free-kick. McCabe takes the free-kick and passes it into the box, but Blackstenius fails to connect with the ball as it goes wide of the back post.

On December 10, 2023 at 2:25 p.m., Ben Fleming wrote a blog post.

In the 89th minute, Arsenal had additional chances while Chelsea brought up more players to attack. Foorde attempted a shot, but Buchanan managed to move over and block it efficiently.

On December 10, 2023 at 2:22 pm, Ben Fleming wrote this blog post.