BBC Sport · Sports · 2026-09-05
New season, same flaw - Chelsea title hopes already under scrutiny
Chelsea drew 1-1 with Aston Villa in their Women's Super League opener. Chelsea attempted 34 shots in the game, their highest total in a WSL match since the start of last season. Summer signing Katie McCabe says Chelsea need to be more clinical in front of goal. Many have tipped rivals Arsenal to win the title this season. Chelsea have Melvine Malard out with a minor injury picked up in training.
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