Sun Jan 26 19:51:16 UTC 2025: ## Chelsea Edges Arsenal in Thrilling WSL Clash

**London, Jan 26, 2025** – Chelsea maintained their commanding lead at the top of the Women’s Super League (WSL) with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. A late penalty, converted by Guro Reiten in the 83rd minute, secured the three points in front of a record-breaking crowd of 34,302.

The match was a tightly contested affair until Arsenal defender Katie McCabe was sent off following two quick yellow cards. The second booking, for dissent, followed a foul on Chelsea’s Lauren James inside the penalty area, resulting in the decisive penalty. Reiten, who had only been on the pitch for six minutes, calmly slotted the ball past the Arsenal goalkeeper.

Chelsea now holds a nine-point lead over second-placed Manchester City and a ten-point advantage over Arsenal. Their unbeaten run continues, solidifying their position at the top of the WSL table. Manchester United has the opportunity to close the gap on City, however, depending on the outcome of their late game against Brighton.

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