# Chelsea beat Arsenal as Putellas scores

> Chelsea win 1-0 over Arsenal while Alexia Putellas scores first London City goal
- Title: Chelsea beat Arsenal as Putellas scores · the Guardian
- Summary: Chelsea win 1-0 over Arsenal while Alexia Putellas scores first London City goal Arsenal's lack of finishing skills cost them a win against Chelsea
- Keywords: chelsea, arsenal, alexia putellas, london city lionesses, wsl, stamford bridge, women's super league, nfl, football, women's football, sports, beat
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/28/wsl-talking-points-chelsea-arsenal-alexia-putellas
- Published: 2026-09-28T10:43:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chelsea, arsenal, alexia putellas, london city lionesses, wsl, stamford bridge, women's super league, nfl, football, women's football, sports
## Arsenal's finishing problem
Arsenal missed chances against Chelsea, registering two shots on target without scoring.

> I wanted to keep it away from the players because they can score goals and they can finish and they will get the rewards for their work
## Putellas scores first goal
Alexia Putellas scored her first goal for London City Lionesses against Brighton.

> It's not easy, but we want to win
## Pelova scores twice
Victoria Pelova scored two goals for Tottenham Hotspur Women against Aston Villa.

> She sets the tone for the team
## Liverpool sign Ramos
Liverpool signed Natalia Ramos from Tenerife in August for her creativity and set-piece skills.

> She brings such personality
## United win 10-1
Manchester United won 10-1 against Sheffield United in the Subway Players Cup.

> It was a first league win in England
## Charlton improve defense
Charlton Women improved their defensive structure after losing to Manchester City.

> I'm so proud of them
## Hurtré scores twice
Océane Hurtré scored two goals for Birmingham City Women against Crystal Palace.

> It's not easy, but we want to win
## WSL standings
Manchester City Women lead the WSL with 12 points after four matches.

> It's not easy, but we want to win
## Arsenal's weak defense
Arsenal's defense allowed Chelsea to score a goal in their 1-0 loss.

> I wanted to keep it away from the players because they can score goals and they can finish and they will get the rewards for their work
## Key takeaway

Arsenal's lack of finishing skills cost them a win against Chelsea