Beth Mead inspired Arsenal to a first away victory at Chelsea since 2018 with the Gunners winning 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea team news: Manchester City seemed and were unbeatable for several months after the 2025-26 season opener at Stamford Bridge where we got a 2-1 win over them in the Women’s Super League. Once again we put a stop to their nonsense, with a 1-0 victory at Academy Stadium to get us a Women’s League Cup final spot.

Arsenal were well on their way to booking their place in the League Cup final at 2-0 ahead just four minutes into the second half on Wednesday, until super-sub Alejandro Garnacho gave Chelsea faint hope of a second-leg comeback.

The Brazilian is out of contract in 2027. Mikel Arteta insisted last month that the striker remained in his plans and he has looked sharp since returning from 11 months out with an ACL injury. "My first target is to be healthy," Jesus said.

The battle for supremacy continues at the top of the division.

Renee Slegers has said Arsenal need to be wary of United States forward Alyssa Thompson when her side take on Chelsea in the Women's Super League (WSL).

Stunning second-half goals by Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha earned United a first Premier League win at Arsenal since 2017 to loosen their grip on top spot. The Reuters Inside Track newsletter is your essential guide to the biggest events in global sport.