Player Ratings: Chelsea vs Arsenal Match Review

**Hannah Hampton (5/10):**
Displayed competence with a couple of expected saves, but was unable to prevent either goal against her team.

**Lucy Bronze (6/10):**
Made a vital clearance off the line to deny Russo an early lead for Arsenal. However, there were moments where she could have demonstrated stronger leadership.

**Naomi Girma (4/10):**
Failed to mark effectively, allowing Caldentey space to score Arsenal’s second goal.

**Millie Bright (6/10):**
Contributed significantly with important interventions during the initial phase while Arsenal applied pressure. Found herself exposed during a swift counterattack leading to Mead’s goal.

**Ellie Carpenter (6/10):**
Engaged in an exciting duel with McCabe down the right flank, managing to win some battles while dropping a few as well.

**Wieke Kaptein (4/10):**
Did not manage to assert herself effectively in the midfield against Little and Caldentey, leading to her substitution shortly after the hour mark.

**Guro Reiten (3/10):**
Struggled to make an impact as the No.10 behind Kerr and Thompson, leading to her early substitution in the second half after a lackluster performance.

**Erin Cuthbert (3/10):**
Came close with a deflected shot at the back post and headed just wide in the first half. Despite having promising opportunities, she was unable to convert.

**Sandy Baltimore (6/10):**
Delivered several dangerous crosses from wide areas that failed to meet their intended targets.

**Sam Kerr (3/10):**
Lost possession in the build-up to Arsenal’s opener, frustrating home fans with the no-foul decision. Had limited opportunities and was taken off early in the match.

**Alyssa Thompson (4/10):**
Initially appeared sharp but lacked service during the game. Came close to equalizing, only to be disappointed when Caldentey scored Arsenal’s second.

**Keira Walsh (5/10):**
Played a role in maintaining possession for Chelsea as they attempted to regain their footing in the game.

**Lauren James (6/10):**
Injected much-needed energy and physicality into the team, although circumstances did not favor her initiatives.

**Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (6/10):**
Another player whose efforts to level the score were ultimately futile.

**Aggie Beever-Jones (5/10):**
Demonstrated determination but failed to convert her only shot, which went wide.

**Sjoeke Nusken (5/10):**
Made a late appearance when the match was already beyond reach.

**Sonia Bompastor (2/10):**
Made several bold choices with her starting lineup, which unfortunately backfired, jeopardizing her team’s title ambitions. She will be hopeful that City faces defeat against London City Lionesses this Sunday.