Chelsea

2025 - 1 - 26

When Chelsea and Arsenal Clash, Even the Ref Gets Flustered!

Manchester City -- abdukodir khusanov -- chelsea vs man city -- khusanov -- man city -- mc vs chelsea Arsenal Women - Chelsea Women - Football Transfer Records - Guro Reiten - Manchester City - Naomi Girma - Women's Football - WSL - abdukodir khusanov - chelsea vs man city - khusanov - man city - mc vs chelsea

Get the scoop on the thrilling Chelsea vs Arsenal Women's Super League match and the jaw-dropping record transfer of Naomi Girma!

This weekend, the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge has reached a fever pitch with the highly anticipated clash between Chelsea and Arsenal Women! Both teams are at the top of the Women's Super League table, and as the Gunners arrived to challenge the Blues, fans eagerly awaited what promises to be an action-packed London derby. After a series of dramatic encounters, this match is sure to deliver a spectacle for all football lovers.

But the buzz around Chelsea isn’t just about their on-field exploits. In a thrilling turn of events, Chelsea also made headlines off the pitch by breaking the women's transfer record to sign the talented USWNT defender, Naomi Girma, for a whopping $1.1 million. This record-breaking move not only highlights Chelsea’s ambition to remain at the top of women's football but also showcases the growing recognition of athletes in the women’s game. Girma's arrival has stirred excitement among fans, who are eager to see what she brings to the squad, especially after Chelsea’s rocky 3-1 loss to Manchester City.

As the Chelsea side faces a refreshed Arsenal team, the Blues’ coach Sonia Bompastor has opted for a reshuffle in the lineup, making seven changes for this pivotal encounter. The stakes have never been higher as both teams are vying for the top position. Fans are speculating whether Bompastor's bold decisions will pay off or leave her side with more than just an embarrassing defeat against their rivals. Meanwhile, we can't forget the thrill of the match against Manchester City, where they recovered from an early blunder to secure a win. This proves the unpredictability and excitement of football, and fans can’t wait to see if Chelsea will bounce back against the Gunners!

And to top it all off, did you know that Naomi Girma’s record transfer fee shatters not just local but global expectations for women's sports? It’s a remarkable testament to how seriously the game is being taken, making waves not just in England but across the international football community. Furthermore, as Chelsea embarks on this new chapter without their long-serving manager Emma Hayes, they are sparking discussions about the future of women's football. With millions of eyes on them, can they rise to the occasion and continue their legacy? Only time will tell!

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Arsenal.com"

Preview: Chelsea v Arsenal Women | Arsenal Women | News (Arsenal.com)

A top of the table clash in the Women's Super League awaits our Gunners against Chelsea.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "China Daily"

Manchester City overcome early error to beat Chelsea 3-1 (China Daily)

Manchester City bounced back after conceding an early goal to beat Chelsea 3-1 on Saturday, sparing the blushes of their debutant defender Abdukodir ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ESPN"

Man City 3-1 Chelsea (Jan 25, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Manchester City vs. Chelsea English Premier League game from January 25, 2025 on ESPN.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Brentford FC"

Benjamin Arthur previews Brentford B v Chelsea U21s (Brentford FC)

Everything you need to know ahead of Brentford B's Premier League Cup clash against Cheslea Under-21s on Monday at Wheatsheaf Park; Benjamin Arthur: “We are ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Man City 3-1 Chelsea: Premier League champions recover from ... (BBC News)

It was a difficult debut for Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov, but his errors were more excusable than the one that cost Chelsea.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Chelsea FC"

Confirmed Chelsea line-up v Arsenal (Chelsea FC)

Blues head coach Sonia Bompastor has made seven changes to the starting XI for today's London derby clash against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Chelsea FC"

Welcome to Chelsea, Naomi Girma! (Chelsea FC)

Chelsea is delighted to announce the arrival of Naomi Girma, with the talented defender joining the Blues from San Diego Wave.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ESPN"

How Chelsea broke the women's transfer record to sign Girma - ESPN (ESPN)

Chelsea have made USWNT defender Naomi Girma the first $1m transfer in women's football, but how did the record-breaking deal come about?

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Forbes"

Naomi Girma Joins Chelsea For Million Dollar World Record ... (Forbes)

United States women's national team defender Naomi Girma has joined Women's Super League champions Chelsea for a world record transfer fee of over $1 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Women's Super League LIVE: Five games including Chelsea v ... (BBC News)

Leaders Chelsea hosting Arsenal - use play icon to watch live coverage · Blues announce signing of defender Girma for world record fee before game · Crystal ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Athletic"

USWNT's Naomi Girma completes Chelsea move for record transfer ... (The Athletic)

Sources briefed on the matter have confirmed Chelsea will pay $1.1m to acquire Girma from the San Diego Wave.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Arsenal.com"

Chelsea Women 1 - 0 Women - Match Report (Arsenal.com)

Katie McCabe was sent off for dissent after the penalty was awarded. WHAT HAPPENED. Daphne van Domselaar was called into action early on to deny Catarina Macaro ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ESPN"

Naomi Girma: USWNT star completes record Chelsea transfer - ESPN (ESPN)

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of United States defender Naomi Girma for a world record fee on a long-term deal from San Diego Wave.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo Sports"

Chelsea vs Arsenal LIVE: Women's Super League latest score ... (Yahoo Sports)

The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Aljazeera.com"

Naomi Girma joins Chelsea for world record women's football ... (Aljazeera.com)

The London club reportedly sign the American defender to a world record deal for a female footballer.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Olympics"

Chelsea sign USWNT defender Naomi Girma in world record ... (Olympics)

The 24-year-old moves to West London from San Diego with the transfer fee reportedly being the first for a woman footballer in excess of one million US ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ESPN"

Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal (Jan 26, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Guro Reiten extends Chelsea's lead at the top of the WSL table with a penalty against Arsenal after Katie McCabe's red card. ByShubi ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Arsenal.com"

Catley on a frustrating defeat to Chelsea | Interview | News (Arsenal.com)

Speaking after the full-time whistle, our Australian defender reflected on fine margins, missed opportunities and using our positive momentum to bounce back ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal: Women's Super League – as it happened (The Guardian)

Super-sub Guro Reiten converted a late penalty to send Chelsea nine points clear at the top of the WSL table with a 1-0 win over London rivals Arsenal.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Chelsea FC"

Match report: Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal (Chelsea FC)

An 84th-minute penalty from Guro Reiten secured all three points as Chelsea defeated Arsenal 1-0 in front of a record Women's Super League crowd at Stamford ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo Sports"

Chelsea announce record-breaking signing of USA international ... (Yahoo Sports)

Chelsea have announced the signing of United States national team defender Naomi Girma on a four-and-a-half-year deal.The player was presented to the fans ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

WSL leaders Chelsea target unbeaten season after 'perfect' day (BBC News)

Chelsea "want to go the season unbeaten", says defender Lucy Bronze, as victory over Arsenal strengthens their position at the top of the WSL.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Big details costing Arsenal as Chelsea leave London rivals feeling ... (The Guardian)

Defeat at Stamford Bridge hits WSL title hopes and casts doubts over their killer instinct on and off the pitch.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

Reiten penalty gives Chelsea 1-0 win as Arsenal's McCabe sees red (The Straits Times)

LONDON - Chelsea's Guro Reiten scored an 83rd-minute penalty as her side beat Arsenal 1-0 to remain top of the Women's Super League (WSL) and deal a hammer ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "China Daily"

City comeback continues against Chelsea (China Daily)

Manchester City's Premier League revival gathered pace after a 3-1 win over Chelsea moved Pep Guardiola's team up to fourth in the standings on Saturday.

Explore the last week