Arsenal v Chelsea LIVE: Result and final score from WSL clash at the Emirates

Jonas Eidevall is under further pressure after champions Chelsea continued their winning start to the season under Sonia Bompastor

Wieke Kaptein of Chelsea is challenged by Alessia Russo of Arsenal (Getty Images)

Chelsea continued their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Sonia Bompastor’s side got off to a flying start when Mayra Ramirez struck early with a clever flick over her head to give Chelsea the lead, before Sandy Baltimore added a second.

Caitlin Foord replied for Arsenal before half-time with a stunning solo goal, but it was not enough as Chelsea held on for a fourth successive victory, to pile more pressure on Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall.

Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Latest WSL updates

• FULL TIME! Arsenal fall to defeat to increase pressure on Jonas Eidevall
• 44’ GOAL! A superb solo effort from Foord gives Arsenal hope [ARS 1-2 CHE]
• 16’ GOAL! Baltimore heads in from close range after a great cross from James [ARS 0-2 CHE]
• 4’ GOAL! Ramirez hooks in a brilliant effort from a corner [ARS 0-1 CHE]

[12 October 2024 15:35 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea

89 mins

Another half-chance from the free-kick as there’s a bit of a goalmouth scramble, but Hampton eventually collects.

[12 October 2024 15:35 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea

88 mins

Arsenal continue to flood forward and they win a free-kick after the combination of challenges from Baltimore and Cuthbert concedes another foul near her own box. The French international is booked, too.

Chelsea bring off Reiten and Rytting Kaneryd for Nathalie Björn and Ashley Lawrence.

[12 October 2024 15:32 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea

86 mins

Drama again as Buchanan clears and it looks like it’s hit the hand of White, but replays show it clearly hit her in the face.

Chelsea are enjoying some respite now as they have some sustained possession in their own half.

[12 October 2024 15:31 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea

85 mins

CLOSE! Oh, how didn’t that go in!?

McCabe’s free-kick is almost inch-perfect and it bounces just before Blackstenius, who takes it on the half-volley and rattles the underside of the crossbar!

It bounces back out into the box, and Arsenal concede a foul.

[12 October 2024 15:29 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea

83 mins

It’s great work from Walti to cut out the Chelsea attack, and Arsenal build once more.

There are plenty of passes around the edge of the area before Baltimore concedes the free-kick on the edge of the Chelsea box after fouling Russo.

[12 October 2024 15:27 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea

81 mins

More pressure from Arsenal as Maanum and Foord combine well on the left, but the former’s cross sails into the gloves of Hampton.

[12 October 2024 15:26 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea

79 mins

Arsenal are still having the better of possession and attacking chances as we enter the final 10 minutes.

They come again and Blackstenius is inches away from connecting to Maanum’s cutback.

[12 October 2024 15:24 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea

77 mins

Another promising Arsenal attack comes to an end as Blackstenius’ through ball just has a little too much on it.

[12 October 2024 15:22 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea

76 mins

Little and Caldentey make way for Stina Blackstenius and Kyra Cooney-Cross.

[12 October 2024 15:20 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea

74 mins

Beevor-Jones and Baltimore think they have combined for a corner but there’s little confusion here. In any case, van Domselaar is down for the time being.

45,860 is the attendance at the Emirates today!