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WSL Live: Chelsea vs Arsenal Derby
Chelsea's full-backs target Arsenal in Sunday's WSL derby
In brief
Chelsea's full-backs target Arsenal in Sunday's WSL derby Chelsea's full-backs have more carries into the final third than any other team this season Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Derby preview
Chelsea and Arsenal face off in their tenth all-comps meeting since 2023/24, tied at four wins each.
“Last but not least, the weekend's headline act. Sunday marks the tenth meeting between Chelsea and Arsenal in all competitions since the start of 2023/24, with the contest tied at four wins apiece.”
Full-back strategy
Ellie Carpenter leads Chelsea with seven carries into the final third this season, more than any other team.
“Only Man City's Lauren Hemp has completed more carries into the final third than Ellie Carpenter's seven this term.”
Arsenal's weakness
Arsenal has attempted just 10 shots in the WSL this season, the fewest by any side in their opening three matches.
“Man Utd have attempted just 10 shots in the WSL this season, the fewest by any side across their opening three matches of a campaign in competition history.”
Derby history
Liverpool has lost eight of their nine league games hosted at Anfield since the start of the 2023/24 season.
“Liverpool have lost eight of their nine league games hosted at Anfield.”
Merseyside derby
Everton has been taunting Liverpool about their Merseyside derby record at Anfield for years.
“Everton have been taunting Liverpool about their atrocious Merseyside derby record at Anfield for years now.”
London derby
London City faces Brighton in a London derby game on Sunday.
“London City versus Brighton, the Merseyside derby and Chelsea versus Arsenal all among games live on Sky this weekend.”
Promoted sides
Birmingham and Crystal Palace are both finding their way since promotion from WSL2.
“Birmingham and Crystal Palace are still finding their way since promotion from WSL2.”
Tottenham's form
Tottenham has won 13 games since Martin Ho took over in July 2025.
“Since Ho took over in July 2025, only Man City, Chelsea and Arsenal have won more times than Tottenham's 13.”
Chelsea's edge
Chelsea's full-backs have more carries into the final third than any other team this season.
“Only Man City's Lauren Hemp has completed more carries into the final third than Ellie Carpenter's seven this term.”
Arsenal's pass
Arsenal has been passive at best so far, allowing Chelsea's full-backs to create chances.
“Arsenal have been passive at best so far. That would play straight into Sonia Bompastor's hands if replicated at Stamford Bridge.”
The short version
Chelsea's full-backs have more carries into the final third than any other team this season
