London Derby: Team Revamps Lineup with Five Key Changes

In an exciting prelude to the Barclays Women’s Super League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, coach Renée Slegers has revamped her lineup with five significant changes. This shift comes after a narrow 1-0 loss to Manchester United in the Subway Women’s League Cup semi-final.
Five Key Changes in Arsenal’s Lineup
The following players will be stepping onto the pitch today at Stamford Bridge:
- Emily Fox
- Steph Catley
- Kim Little
- Beth Mead
- Stina Blackstenius
These players replace Taylor Hinds, Laia Codina, and Victoria Pelova. Olivia Smith will not participate due to suspension, while Frida Maanum was excluded from the squad due to illness.
Match Details
The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 PM at Stamford Bridge. Fans and analysts are eager to see how these changes will impact Arsenal’s performance against a formidable Chelsea side.
Starting Lineups
Below are the starting lineups for both teams:
Chelsea XI:
- Hampton
- Carpenter
- Bright (C)
- Girma
- Bronze
- Baltimore
- Cuthbert
- Kaptein
- Reiten
- Thompson
- Kerr
Arsenal XI:
- Borbe
- Fox
- Wubben-Moy
- Catley
- McCabe
- Little (C)
- Mariona
- Russo
- Mead
- Foord
- Blackstenius
This London Derby is highly anticipated, with both teams eyeing critical points in the league. Fans are encouraged to tune in to see the outcomes of Slegers’s strategic choices.




