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Alyssa Thompson goal gives Chelsea 1-0 derby win over Arsenal
28 Sept 2026
Alyssa Thompson scored the decisive first-half goal as Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Women's Super League derby, according to Sky Sports and The Guardian.
Sky Sports reported that Thompson's strike was enough for Chelsea to secure all three points and bring an end to Arsenal's unbeaten start in the league. The Guardian also described the match as a narrow contest at Stamford Bridge, with Thompson's first-half finish separating the sides.
The fixture was a key early-season London derby and the result left Chelsea with a statement home victory in one of the WSL's standout meetings.
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