Arsenal Acknowledges Envy Towards Chelsea's Dominance In Women's Super League, McCabe States

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Arsenal's Katie McCabe has expressed her team's longing for the success Chelsea has enjoyed in the Women's Super League. Chelsea has claimed five consecutive WSL titles, narrowly surpassing Manchester City last season. This achievement marked a fitting farewell for Emma Hayes before she moved to the United States. Now, under Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea remains unbeaten this season.

Arsenal's start to the season has been less smooth, with home draws against Manchester City and Everton. This adds pressure ahead of their match against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Reflecting on Chelsea's dominance, McCabe stated: "It always hurts. You want that to be you. You are in a team sport to be lifting trophies with your team-mates."

Chelsea is the only WSL team with a flawless record this season, having won their first two matches. Their game against Manchester United was postponed last week. In contrast, Arsenal is eager to improve their performance as they prepare for Saturday's derby against Chelsea.

Despite Chelsea being favourites for the upcoming match, Arsenal can draw confidence from last December's 4-1 victory over them. Alessio Russo scored twice in that game, which was one of only three league losses for Chelsea last season.

McCabe emphasised the importance of maintaining a winning mindset within the team: "We take those moments as positives and bring it in and really instil that winning mentality into the team." She highlighted that Arsenal had already achieved this victory last year, reinforcing their belief in their capabilities.

The focus for Arsenal is on self-control and executing their game plan effectively. McCabe added: "It is about controlling ourselves, controlling our gameplan and what we want to do in the game and applying it." The team aims to replicate past successes by concentrating on their strengths.

As Arsenal prepares for this crucial match, they remain hopeful of turning their aspirations into reality by season's end. The determination to lift trophies drives them forward despite Chelsea's current dominance in the league.