Overview
- Kick-off is 12:00 on Saturday 8 Nov at the Emirates, live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event with streaming on Sky Go and NOW, and radio on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra.
- Chelsea lead the WSL unbeaten after seven matches, with Manchester City close enough that defeat could cost them top spot.
- Arsenal have dropped seven early points and trail by five, so another loss could open an eight-point gap in a short campaign.
- Possession-focused Arsenal have lacked a cutting edge and defensive stability, with Leah Williamson still sidelined.
- Chelsea operate without a traditional striker as Mayra Ramírez is out until 2026 and Sam Kerr’s minutes are managed, putting more on Aggie Beever-Jones and the wing-back-driven approach.