Chelsea Defeats Arsenal 1-0 to Extend WSL Lead as McCabe Sees Red

Guro Reiten's late penalty secures Chelsea's dominance at the top of the Women's Super League, with the Blues now nine points clear of Manchester City.

Chelsea's Guro Reiten converted an 84th-minute penalty, securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in front of over 34,000 fans.
The win extends Chelsea's unbeaten run in the WSL this season and widens their lead at the top of the table to nine points over second-placed Manchester City, with Arsenal now 10 points behind in third.
Arsenal's Katie McCabe was sent off following two quick yellow cards for dissent after the penalty decision, further compounding her team's frustration in the crucial match.
Chelsea unveiled world-record signing Naomi Girma, a $1.1 million acquisition, before the game, bolstering their already formidable squad with the addition of the highly regarded defender.
Arsenal manager Renée Slegers expressed disappointment with the result and the penalty decision but remained hopeful for the rest of the season, while Chelsea's Sonia Bompastor emphasized her team's depth and focus on maintaining momentum.