Chelsea FC W 1, Arsenal W 3

LONDON (Interstat) — Arsenal delivered a commanding performance to open its UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign, defeating London rival Chelsea 3-1 at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. The match, played before a raucous crowd in Islington, saw Arsenal seize control early and never relent, outpacing and outmuscling the defending European champions. The result immediately reshapes the landscape in their group stage, handing Chelsea a significant setback. Arsenal’s intent was clear from the opening whistle, and the pressure told in the 22nd minute. Defender Laia Codina played a searching ball from deep, finding striker Stina Blackstenius in stride. The Swedish forward made… Read more...