Chelsea

Graham Potter and his new signings do not have much time to spark a turnaround, with a win against Leeds United more important than ever.

Leeds United's Javi Gracia led The Whites to an important 1-0 victory against fellow relegation battlers Southampton in his debut game in-charge. Potter's side haven't won any of their last five games in the Premier League, with their previous win in the league coming way back on 15th January, when they beat Crystal Palace 1-0. Graham Potter hasn't delivered after Thomas Tuchel's sacking, and it goes without saying that he might be on the brink of facing a similar fate as his predecessor if he doesn't turn things around.

Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva dey out for six weeks afta e injure im knee ligaments for di defeat at Tottenham. Mateo Kovacic dey available after illness ...

Of course Chelsea suppose win am, but I don dey tok say most weeks about Graham Potter side and I bin dey wrong to think dem go start playing better. Di Yorkshire club bin win di reverse fixture 3-0 for Elland Road in August and dey seek to complete a first league double over Chelsea since dia title-winning season in 1991-92. Leeds last win for Stamford Bridge na 2-0 Premier League victory for 1999 - Stephen McPhail bin score both goals and Chris Sutton dey for di Chelsea line-up.

Chelsea have already decided the future of Mason Mount. The English midfielder could leave Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window.

The English player could leave Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window next season as his contract expires in June 2024. Potter's side have already decided the future of Mason Mount. [rumours of Mason Mount's possible move to Liverpool](https://www.besoccer.com/new/mount-s-move-to-liverpool-increasingly-likely-1231025) are growing as the Chelsea player is increasingly reluctant to renew his contract at Stamford Bridge.

Graham Potter has made three changes to his team to face Leeds United in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge, including the return to the starting line-up ...

[Benoit Badiashile](/en/teams/profile/benoit-badiashile) also coming into the side, along with [Kalidou Koulibaly](/en/teams/profile/kalidou-koulibaly) in front of goalkeeper [Kepa Arrizabalaga](/en/teams/profile/kepa-arrizabalaga). [Hakim Ziyech](/en/teams/profile/hakim-ziyech) is the other player to miss out on today’s line-up after starting that game. They are both in attack, as Wilfried Gnonto makes way for Crysencio Summerville on the wing, while former Chelsea Academy striker Patrick Bamford is replaced up top by Georginio Rutter.

Plus: Chelseas owners dont see Romelu Lukaku as part of their ongoing project; Manchester United could pursue Napoli defender Kim Min-jae; Sir Jim Ratcliffe ...

Patrick Vieira says he is hopeful that Wilfried Zaha will stay at Crystal Palace despite the winger having yet to sign a new contract with the club. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are expected to hold first meetings with Manchester United over the next fortnight regarding their respective bids to buy the club. The cost of the DP World Tour's legal battle with LIV Golf has spiralled to a staggering £5m as both sides wait for the ruling in a bitter arbitration case. The West Ham United shareholder, Daniel Kretinsky, is not expected to make any immediate move for a full takeover of the club despite a windfall tax clause expiring next week. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is refusing to match Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's promise to wipe the debt from Manchester United's accounts. Plus: Chelsea's owners don't see Romelu Lukaku as part of their ongoing project; Manchester United could pursue Napoli defender Kim Min-jae; Sir Jim Ratcliffe is refusing to match Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's promise to wipe the debt from Manchester United's accounts

football.london's live coverage of Chelsea vs Leeds United in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge as Graham Potter's side look to alleviate pressure on ...

[Chelsea](https://www.football.london/all-about/chelsea) in the best position to turn around their dismal form. The Blues have won just two of their last 15 matches in the top flight and are closer to the relegation zone (ten points) to the Champions League places (14 points). Sterling leads a Chelsea counter and slips the ball through to Havertz. However, there's no sign of former Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford. [expressed an interest](https://www.football.london/all-about/chelsea-transfer-rumours) in signing highly-rated young midfielder Romeo Lavia this summer after a breakthrough campaign at St Mary's. They face a relegation-threatened Leeds side with new manager Javi Gracia taking charge of his second Premier League game, fresh off a crucial win over Southampton at the bottom of the table. Performance did drop in the last ten. Graham Potter faced the media at Chelsea's training base in Cobham yesterday afternoon ahead of the visit of Leeds United to Stamford Bridge. With no wins in their last six games in all competitions, the pressure continues to mount on the Blues boss. First Chelsea chance of the afternoon is via the head of Wesley Fofana, who heads a Ben Chilwell corner over the crossbar. Chelsea inches away as Sterling cuts the ball back to Felix on the edge of the box and the Portuguese star rattles the crossbar with a thumping drive. Half-chance for Leeds as a shot from Brenden Aaronson loops into the air and into the arms of Kepa.

After once looking doomed, Mikel Arteta is leading Arsenal towards the title but Potter offers no guarantee of following suit.

There comes a point when the doubts become overwhelming and, unless Chelsea see a dramatic improvement in results and performances soon, it will be impossible for them not to accept that Potter does not belong in the same company as Klopp and Arteta. One of the main themes in All or Nothing was Arteta deciding that Aubameyang was a negative influence on Arsenal’s youngsters and forcing the striker out. The German inherited an average squad but his first season featured wins at Chelsea and City, a comeback against Dortmund and a run to the Europa League final. Even so, his suggestion that this is the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was discarded even though Chelsea cannot score, and was not on the bench for three league games. Although Potter has not lost the players, the owners have became aware it would not be easy to maintain their support of him if there is no improvement in results and performances in the next two games. Roman Abramovich never would have taken the 47-year-old from Brighton but Boehly and Clearlake were attracted by his coaching acumen, calmness and ability to work in a collegiate manner. The owners have given Potter a huge, bloated squad and he is having to make difficult selection decisions every week. They admire how Arsenal treated Arteta and it is easy to see where Potter was coming from after his side’s [2-0 defeat to Tottenham](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/26/tottenham-chelsea-premier-league-match-report) last Sunday. He has cited injuries, the World Cup interrupting his training schedule and a host of young signings needing time to settle. But we can also acknowledge that there would have been little uproar if they had lost their nerve with Arteta and, much as Chelsea are trying to give Graham Potter time to grow into his role, there comes a point when clubs must accept the glorious future they are waiting for is taking too long to arrive. [want to find out](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/27/chelsea-plan-to-stand-by-graham-potter-even-if-they-lose-to-leeds-and-dortmund).

CHE vs LEE: Follow for all live updates from the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United.

After suffering a loss to Tottenham last week, it might be that the last thing Chelsea boss Graham Potter needs is another clash with a rival who fans will ...

Even the easing of his side's injury crisis is a double edged sword, more players to choose from but more to infuriate by not even naming them in the matchday squads. I think that was probably the most disappointing thing about the game. Part owner Todd Boehly invested a great deal of personal capital in the former Brighton boss, replacing the popular Thomas Tuchel swiftly in September to bring in Potter, but there will inevitably come a moment where he calculates that he loses more standing with supporters, co-owners and players by keeping him than he does sacking him. We are not just getting that deflection or a little bit of luck or precision that you need in these situations to finish our opportunities. With the threat of relegation looming over the Yorkshire club that may ultimately be no bad thing with Saturday's game the start of a 14 game dash towards safety. That is exactly what this weekend brings, however, as Leeds United arrive at Stamford Bridge looking to do the double over the Blues for the first time since they won the league in 1992.

A nervous Chelsea eked out an urgently needed 1-0 victory thanks to Wesley Fofana's second-half goal against struggling Leeds.

Kovacic, captaining the team in Silva’s absence, went off and the nerves grew. Or was a forward with two goals since Christmas going to dither and allow Illan Meslier to make a smothering save? They looked united, even though they were missing the leadership of Thiago Silva in defence and Reece James on the right. Luke Ayling flicked a header against the woodwork in the 90th minute and Leeds, a point above the bottom three, were entitled to feel they deserved a draw. The frustration was that Chelsea could have buried Leeds in the first 25 minutes. Up in the directors’ box, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali were deep in conversation.

Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 thanks to a Wesley Fofana header that put an end to their winless run.

- Joao Felix receives the ball on the edge of the box and smacks an effort first time off the bar. He came close to giving the Blues the lead in the first half but made up for it by scoring the winner. The Blues will be desperate for this to be the start of some good form and not a false dawn. Fofana had a similar chance in the first half which went over the bar but he made no mistake with this attempt. Chelsea's intensity had faded and they started to look more like the Chelsea of recent weeks. Graham Potter's side worked the ball well into the wide areas, with Ben Chilwell and Ruben Loftus-Cheek both getting into areas to deliver crosses into the box.

Player ratings from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Leeds in the Premier League - a crucial game for beleaguered manager Graham Potter.

LONDON : A leaping header from France defender Wesley Forfana earned Chelsea a rare goal and Premier League win against struggling Leeds United in a nervous ...

Chelsea were dominant in the first half and on-loan Portuguese Joao Felix rattled the bar but it was not until the 53rd minute that Fofana put away Ben Chilwell's corner. It was the first win since Jan. Weston McKennie and captain Luke Ayling both sent second-half shots wide.

Chelseas long goalless run at Stamford Bridge was ended by a second-half header from Wesley Fofana that earned them a 1-0 win over Leeds and brought badly ...

It was a different Chelsea to the one so meek in defeats to Tottenham and here against Southampton. The next opportunity fell to Fofana, thumping a header just over from Chilwell's neat near-post corner. The determination to end that drought was readily apparent

Chelsea news: The Blues had Wesley Fofana to thank for the 1-0 win over Leeds as the 22-year-old impressed again.

[come in to replace the injured Thiago Silva ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/thiago-silva-chelsea-injury-update-26394430)and formed a promising partnership with Benoit Badiashile. The set-piece profligacy has also previously angered fans that have been used to seeing centre-backs chipping in with five goals a season each. [Latest Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea injury news as seven to miss tie with Reece James update](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-borussia-dortmund-injury-news-26393866) [Graham Potter discovers N'Golo Kante alternative in Leeds win ahead of Chelsea injury return](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-discovers-ngolo-kante-26391521) [Graham Potter channels his inner Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea find their Thiago Silva replacement](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/potter-tuchel-chelsea-thiago-silva-26391256) [Every word Graham Potter said on Chelsea win, substitutions, Koulibaly, Fofana, Chilwell, more](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/potter-chelsea-win-fofana-chilwell-26391037) [Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from Stamford Bridge](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-news-live-james-26391603) Wesley Fofana revealed how Chelsea got the better of Leeds, explaining the plans put in place to ensure a first win in six games. [His performance against Leeds was also about much more than just scoring, with an all-round impressive display](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-transfer-chilwell-mykhaylo-mudryk-26390978) from a player that has only recently returned to first-team action. It's a good feeling."

LONDON - Chelsea have one final shot to save their season when Borussia Dortmund visit Stamford Bridge in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday ...

"He's a proven campaigner in that competition. It's a collective, we have to create more, do better, and that starts with me. "Helping the team get better chances, more chances. It's too easy to zoom in on individuals and blame them. "We have to attack better as a team," said Potter. LONDON - Chelsea have one final shot to save their season when Borussia Dortmund visit Stamford Bridge in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday defending a 1-0 first leg lead.

Chelsea host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League round-of-16 on Tuesday night, three days after a morale-boosting victory over Leeds in the Premier ...

[Ben Chilwell](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ben-chilwell) corner early in the second half to [fire](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fire) the Blues to their first victory since 15 January. "The feeling is incredible," the centre-back said. The injury for four months, it was hard emotionally, but when I scored, everything was leaving me. I scored, the team won, and a clean sheet as well; it was a very good day and now we’re focused for Tuesday." There were encouraging signs for Chelsea to carry into their second leg with Dortmund, who take a 1-0 aggregate lead to west London on Tuesday night. But we need to continue now with this is a step forward." "Unfortunately, the ball does not want to go in at the moment, but in the end, we scored and we're happy with the points. Abraham was instrumental as Roma won the Europa Conference League under On Friday, at the training ground I worked on set-pieces, the timing of my run, and then I scored. The result lifted a weight off [Graham Potter's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/graham-potter) shoulders and gives [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) hope that they can overturn a 1-0 deficit against [Borussia Dortmund](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/borussia-dortmund) and progress to the [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) quarter-finals. [Chelsea edged out Leeds](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-leeds-potter-reaction-fofana-29373908) in the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) on Saturday afternoon. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) are also keen on the 11-cap Three Lions ace and have sent scouts to Roma's fixtures to keep tabs on his progress.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter hailed Saturday's "big win" over Leeds that gave them their first victory since Jan. 15.

"It's really good for the players to win and to keep a clean sheet," Potter said. "We are delighted with the win that's for sure because we've had a tough period." "I'm delighted for the players and for the supporters because they are the most important in the football club."

Fans greeted the goal - only the second scored at home in 2023 - with surprise and relief. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Potter, who had waited 48 days to see his team score a goal at Stamford Bridge, added: “It’s really good for the players to win and have that feeling. as we prepare for a massive game on Tuesday.” Fofana told the Blues website: “On Friday at the training ground I worked on set pieces, the timing of my run, and then I scored.

Wesley Fofana's header in the early stages of the second half ensured an upbeat start to spring as Chelsea's nightmare winter came to an end.

[Ruben Loftus-Cheek](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/186505/Ruben-Loftus-Cheek), 6 - A typically diligent showing from the big midfielder stationed at right wing-back. Made a smart late stop from [Mateo Joseph](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/346709/Mateo-Joseph) before clutching an even later header from Meslier. A leading light during Chelsea's period of dominance, but faded thereafter and was removed as Potter looked to lock in the victory. Full of running, but continues to spend too much time on the periphery of Chelsea's approach. On the front foot throughout as Chelsea bossed the midfield from the off, but faded in influence and made way for Chukwuemeka as Potter reshuffled his pack late in the second half. Put in plenty of hard yards and showed tremendous stamina in his contribution before making way for Madueke in the late stages. [Kepa Arrizabalaga](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/169532/Kepa-Arrizabalaga), 6 -- Seldom called upon during Chelsea's early dominance, but had to be alert more than once to support his back three in possession. Took no prisoners, as per usual, and managed to take the sting out of Rutter's goal-bound attempt at a key point in the game. Happier out of possession than in it, but growing in stature all the time. There was no such mistake made for the winning goal, however, and thereafter the Frenchman was a totemic presence at the back. The resultant extra man in midfield gave Chelsea total dominance in the early stages, but yet again a tactical victory was undone by wayward finishing from his forwards. Chelsea were undoubtedly good value for their lead and, after struggling to adapt to the rare position of being ahead, saw out two sustained spells of Leeds pressure and held on to register a priceless clean sheet.

We face Chelsea on Sunday at Selhurst Park as we aim to bring our four-year wait for a trophy to an end.

Hayes on us: "Yes, we know the opponent but football is fluid in the sense that both teams make adjustments here and there. A sell-out crowd awaits us at Selhurst Park but for Gooners watching in the UK, the match will be broadcast live on BBC One when we kick off at 3pm. Thankfully, we don't have long to wait to get a second chance against our London rivals. "Of course, we want to win things. Some incredibly near misses have happened along the way, including Chelsea pipping us to the WSL title by a solitary point only last season, yet silverware has continued to evade us. The Blues haven't lost in any competition since an opening WSL defeat to newly-promoted Liverpool but our Gunners are primed for the challenge.

Jonas Eidevall says Arsenal will have to be at their best to stop Sam Kerr and Chelsea when the five-time Conti Cup winners take on the Blues in front of a ...

"It's exciting. "I just know from our perspective, we've had a long time to keep working on ourselves, we just have to make the tweaks as and when the game starts and adapt like that." Jonas Eidevall says Arsenal will have to be at their best to stop Sam Kerr and Chelsea when the five-time Conti Cup winners take on the Blues in front of a record-crowd of more than 20,000 fans in this year's final at Selhurst Park on Sunday

football.london's Chelsea writer Bobby Vincent discusses four things we learned from the Blues' much-needed 1-0 victory against Leeds United on Saturday ...

It doesn’t bode well for Mudryk ahead of perhaps Chelsea’s biggest game of the season (so far) against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday evening with the winger lacking first-team minutes in recent weeks. Stamford Bridge was predictably as hostile as it has been this year, with every misplaced pass and wasted opportunity forcing a collective groan from the fans. [Signed for £34million at the start of the window](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/breaking-chelsea-benoit-badiashile-signing-25877986), many believed the 21-year-old defender was very much viewed as someone for the future, but that hasn't been the case and he's already become an integral side of the Blues' defence. [Wesley Fofana](https://www.football.london/all-about/wesley-fofana)'s fantastic header in the early moments of the second-half ensured a much-needed three points for the hosts in front of an anxious Stamford Bridge crowd. Chelsea’s recent run of form has brought out some seriously strong opinions from the club’s fan base – and that is understandable. On Saturday afternoon, though, that was to no fault of his own. Unfortunately, he didn’t have the end product but it was a much-improved performance from the former Leicester City man. Saturday afternoon was a refreshing and timely reminder – if we needed it – of what Chilwell is capable of. [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc) supporters. Badiashile made two crucial interceptions over the 90 minutes against the Whites and once again looked really calm and composed on the ball. The England international has had such a torrid time with injuries, which keep disrupting any sort of momentum he gets under his belt. "I'm delighted for the players and supporters who have had to suffer."

The Continental League Cup final will be played between WSL title-chasers Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday.

Coverage on BBC One is set to commence at 2:45pm. after Emma Hayes’ side unceremoniously [knocked Arsenal out](https://www.football.london/womens-football/jonas-eidevall-arsenal-chelsea-difference-26343652) of the fifth round of the FA Women’s Cup last weekend after goals from Sophie Ingle and Sam Kerr went unanswered. The result represented another blow to Arsenal’s trophy hunt this season.

Cup glory can give the Gunners a much-needed confidence boost but Eidevall's side still have a long way to go to catch up with the WSL champions, ...

If Arsenal were to win the Continental Cup this season, it would not yet put them back on a level with Chelsea. But Manchester City themselves might advise Arsenal that beating Chelsea in a cup final is not the panacea some might think. After all, they only pipped Arsenal to the title by a point last season, and Manchester City by two points the season before. Since the start of 2019/20, Chelsea have only lost twice in the domestic cups – being knocked out of the FA Cup by Everton in 2019/20 and losing last year’s Continental Cup final to Manchester City. They are out of the FA Cup, 5 points behind Chelsea in the league, and a push for the Champions League seems unfeasible given current form. After all, it is only one win in 13 matches in all competitions for the Gunners.

Chelsea news: The Blues find themselves sat mid-table in the Premier League after suffering for consistency under Graham Potter.

The [former Chelsea captain is currently working with the club's Under-21s](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/john-terry-graham-potter-chelsea-26220519) after ending his playing career in 2018. "I have nothing to do with the first team. [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) eased the pressure on Graham Potter on Saturday with a much-needed 1-0 win over Leeds. [Potter ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/potter-tuchel-chelsea-thiago-silva-26391256)found himself faced with severe pressure from supporters after last week's London derby defeat to Tottenham. "For me, I'd get John Terry involved now," Merson said before the Leeds win. Todd Boehly is sticking with Potter to come good before the end of the season but there remains plenty of work to do.

Graham Potter was pleased to end the suffering for his players and supporters after Chelsea eased the pressure on their head coach by beating Leeds 1-0.

The boys stuck at it and the crowd were great.” “We wanted to score the second goal but it was a game against one of the best teams in terms of high intensity in the Premier League,” Potter said. Javi Gracia felt that Leeds, who are a point above the bottom three, deserved more. That is the job.” “That is where you would expect us to be given the run we’ve had. “It’s a nice three points and an important three points,” Chelsea’s head coach said.

Arsenal are the most successful club in the competition's 11-year history, having won the Conti Cup on five occasions.

For Arsenal, I’d also expect a similar line-up with only minor changes to the personnel. I would expect Emma Hayes to select a very similar team to the one that beat Arsenal last time out in the FA Cup. Eve Perisset and Jelena Cankovic both had a really good game against the Gunners, the latter registered an assist for Sam Kerr’s strike in the second half. For Arsenal, I’d expect one change from last week’s contest, with winger Victoria Pelova replacing Katie McCabe to add an extra dynamic to the Gunners’ fledgling attack. Jelena Cankovic impressed against Arsenal last time out so she keeps her place alongside Guro Reiten and Lauren James, with centurion Sam Kerr leading the line. Sophie Ingle and Erin Cuthbert stay in midfield, with Niamh Charles keeping her place in the starting lineup and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd coming in too.

GOAL! Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea (Yep 2). Sam Kerr scores against Arsenal again!

We want to compete on all fronts and this gives us a chance to build towards the end of the season with a trophy under our belt. If Arsenal are to win their first trophy since 2019, and the first under Jonas Eidevall, who better to do it against? Perisset’s cross from the right wasn’t properly cleared, with Cuthbert efficiently collecting the loose ball and and finding Reiten on the other side of the area. Maanum still got away a shot of sorts, which ricocheted off Eriksson and into the path of Blacksteinus, unmarked 12 yards out. She ran to within 25 yards of goal and was about to shoot when Kerr challenged her from behind. 23 min McCabe slips Ingle just inside the area and goes over, and Arsenal have a penalty! Blackstenius was fouled by Eriksson near the halfway line, and Little took the free-kick instantly to release Maanum. Maanum’s clever header releases McCabe, who is just beaten to the bouncing ball on the edge of the area by Berger. They both go down, with McCabe holding her head, but it looked like a really good – and brave – bit of goalkeeping. McCabe kicked Berger in the chest and, though she was going for the ball, you can understand why a yellow card was dhown. Stina Blackstenius equalised after a quickly taken free-kick, a symbol of Arsenal’s tempo in the first half, and then Kim Little scored emphatically from the spot after Katie McCabe tricked Sophie Ingle into a loose challenge. Then she curls a terrific cross to the far post, where Kerr heads wide under pressure from Catley.

The women's League Cup is being held at a sold out Selhurst Park between the two London sides who are both looking for a big win.

Chelsea win a free-kick just outside the area. Chelsea certainly need to heed these warnings... Some pretty play from Arsenal in the final few minutes ultimately led to nothing, and as Chelsea break forward, James wins a free kick but Cuthbert's long ball forward also comes to nothing. Some good play from Chelsea sees Reiten latch onto a long ball on the left flank (again) but her cross is over hit. Arsenal have had their fun with corners today, so there's little surprise that they win another one just as injury time looks to be wrapping up, this time through Martiz. Arsenal go into the interval two goals ahead and Chelsea have a whole lotta work to do in the second half. The Chelsea boss clearly wasn’t happy with what she was watching, evidenced by the introduction of Kadeisha Buchanan after just 40 minutes. Kerr squares it to Lauren James who is running into the area but her strikes sails just over the bar. What little threat Chelsea were offering some minutes ago feels like a distant memory. A corner is offered, in what can only be meagre recompence for a poor call from the officials. Chelsea have some half-chances through Lauren James, Cuthbert and Kerr but Kerr's header is wayward and Cuthbert is constantly flouted by some stubborn and dogged defending from Rafaelle. Another yellow card born out of frustration for Chelsea, this one soundtracked without err to the triumphant glee of the chanting Arsenal fans.

Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Chelsea 3-1 in the FA Women's League Cup final on Sunday and claim the trophy for a record-extending sixth ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story "We're Arsenal and we need to win titles and trophies and we're disappointed we haven't been able to do that until now but we've done it," captain Little told the BBC. LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Chelsea 3-1 in the FA Women's League Cup final on Sunday and claim the trophy for a record-extending sixth time.

Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by Arsenal in the Continental Tyres League Cup Final at Selhurst Park.

Looked bright early on but didn't see much of the ball in the first half. Better after the break but nowhere near her usual level. Some buccaneering runs down the left flank early on but faded as the game went on. Subbed at the break. Looked more solid with Kadeisha Buchanan beside her after the Canada international came on just before half-time. Did well to command her area amid a flurry of early corners.

Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea in the Continental League Cup final and win their first trophy in four years.

Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Post update - Home8 - Shots - Possession - 19,010 - 18Marckese - 5Beattie Hayes said: "Everything has to be top class and today it was not at Chelsea standard. - 10Little - 1Zinsberger

Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley have lifted their first piece of silverware with Arsenal, after helping the Gunners to a 3-1 win in the Conti Cup final over ...

Skipper Kim Little stepped up to take it and sent the keeper the wrong way to make it 2-1. The Gunners had the chance to take the lead for the first time in the game as Katie McCabe was brought down in the box by Sophie Ingle. Stina Blackstenius made it 1-1 in the 16th minute, Frida Maanum made a dangerous run into the box and her deflected chance at goal fell right to the unmarked striker who levelled it up.

After years of waning, Arsenal looked like their former selves in the Conti Cup final against a Chelsea team that had long overshadowed them.

There is nothing to say the floodgates will open for Arsenal and they'll consistently be able to score over the rest of the season in the league and in Europe, with a two-legged tie against Bayern Munich at the end of the month. For all of the meetings between these two teams -- be they league games or cup finals -- Sunday's match began to take on the complexion of the 2020 Conti Cup final when Chelsea claimed the trophy in their first league cup final. Making matters worse, Arsenal had to face Chelsea, of all teams, in the Conti Cup final: the Gunners hadn't beaten Chelsea in their previous five meetings (three losses and two draws), and it was Chelsea who had repeatedly tormented the Gunners in big games. Even as Arsenal began to fade in and out throughout the WSL seasons, buzzing near the top of the table but consistently struggling to make a real fist of a charge for the title, the Gunners were steadfast in their cup performances. Coming into Sunday's 2022-23 league cup final -- officially the Continental Tyres League Cup, or Conti Cup for short -- Arsenal were in a sorry state by their own standards. Regardless of new up-and-comers arriving, the Gunners were consistent in their ability to deal with any challengers and when it came to domestic silverware and few could deny the only British women's team to win a UEFA title (the UEFA Women's Cup in 2006-07).

Chelsea news: Blues fans were quick to add to the misery of Manchester United at rivals Liverpool following the 1-0 win against Leeds.

@iLatif_: Graham Potter has never conceded 7 in one game but Ten Hag has. This is why Graham Potter should be given a long term contract. Although Erik ten Hag's men are comfortably clear in the table it was with humour that the fanbase took a dig at their opposing number.