Player Ratings: Arsenal’s Performance Against Chelsea

**Anneke Borbe (7/10):**
Borbe successfully managed a long-range shot from Lucy Bronze just before halftime. Her late cross claim exemplified a commendable performance between the posts.

**Emily Fox (7/10):**
Fox delivered a teasing cross into the box early in the second half, although her teammates could not capitalize on it. She forced goalkeeper Hannah Hampton into action with a notable effort 15 minutes from the end.

**Lotte Wubben-Moy (6/10):**
Wubben-Moy struggled defensively, getting pulled out of position and was easily beaten by Sandy Baltimore, whose cross was slightly high at the back post.

**Steph Catley (6/10):**
Catley made several crucial blocks, contributing to a solid, albeit unremarkable, defensive display.

**Katie McCabe (7/10):**
McCabe took an early chance but was thwarted by Hannah Hampton. She effectively advanced down the left flank before being substituted late in the match.

**Kim Little (7/10):**
Little delivered another authoritative performance in midfield, controlling the pace of the game.

**Mariona Caldentey (8/10):**
Caldentey demonstrated exceptional composure, doubling Arsenal’s lead with a well-executed goal in the 60th minute.

**Beth Mead (9/10):**
Mead made a vital clearance following a Chelsea corner, despite being fouled by Millie Bright, which seemed to ignite her performance. She provided a precise cross for Blackstenius just before halftime, though the striker missed the opportunity. Mead opened the scoring with a well-taken finish and assisted Caldentey’s goal before being substituted with 20 minutes remaining.

**Alessia Russo (7/10):**
Russo followed up on an early effort from McCabe, which was blocked on the line, and she provided the assist for Mead’s opening goal.

**Caitlin Foord (6/10):**
Foord had a subdued performance on the left flank, failing to track Cuthbert’s run, who, fortunately for Arsenal, missed a free header.

**Stina Blackstenius (7/10):**
Blackstenius missed a close-range header from a Mead cross just before halftime, which she should have at least directed on goal. She had another attempt saved by Hampton in the final 10 minutes.

**Victoria Pelova (6/10):**
Pelova replaced Mead in the closing 20 minutes of the match.

**Smilla Holmberg (6/10):**
Holmberg contributed effectively to help secure the victory.

**Laia Codina (N/A):**
Codina was substituted on for Fox in the final moments of the game.

**Taylor Hinds (N/A):**
Hinds came on for McCabe with just two minutes remaining.

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Comment

**Renee Slegers (8/10):**
Despite facing some challenges, Slegers successfully implemented her team selection and tactics against Chelsea.