Chelsea defeats Arsenal, extends WSL lead to nine points

Chelsea FC solidified their position at the top of the Women’s Super League with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal, thanks to Guro Reiten's late penalty. The match, held at Stamford Bridge in front of a record crowd of 34,302, featured Arsenal captain Kim Little conceding a penalty and receiving a red card for dissent after fouling Lauren James. Chelsea's triumph extends their lead to nine points, making their pursuit of a sixth consecutive title appear increasingly dominant. Following the match, defender Lucy Bronze expressed the team's ambition to remain unbeaten throughout the season and to clinch the Champions League title for the first time. The defeat leaves Arsenal ten points adrift in third place, complicating their title aspirations further. Chelsea's impressive performance continues to highlight the gap between them and their competitors in the league.