Arsenal started their season off in thrilling fashion, beating Chelsea 3-2 at home in Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Vivianne Miedema put Arsenal up 1-0 early, getting in behind Chelsea’s backline and firing a low shot into the near post. The score marked Miedema’s 61st goal in 68 Women’s Super League games.
Meanwhile in London… Miedema does not disappoint 😵🔴 pic.twitter.com/tNvv0nQPY0— ata football (@atafball) September 5, 2021
Meanwhile in London… Miedema does not disappoint 😵🔴 pic.twitter.com/tNvv0nQPY0
Chelsea responded just before the break, with Erin Cuthbert rifling a shot past the keeper from close range to make it 1-1.
Chelsea get the equalizer! What a game 👀 pic.twitter.com/EeduKIPdts— ata football (@atafball) September 5, 2021
Chelsea get the equalizer! What a game 👀 pic.twitter.com/EeduKIPdts
A pair of goals from Beth Mead early in the second half put Arsenal ahead of Chelsea once again. First, the English striker split Chelsea’s center backs and delivered a rocket into the far post.
Beth Mead. That’s it. That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/mXq8Agxzpi— ata football (@atafball) September 5, 2021
Beth Mead. That’s it. That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/mXq8Agxzpi
After a well-executed build-up play, Mead beat the keeper to score her second goal and give Arsenal a 3-1 lead.
What’s better than a Beth Mead goal? A Beth Mead brace ⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/eSX3itCBeg— ata football (@atafball) September 5, 2021
What’s better than a Beth Mead goal? A Beth Mead brace ⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/eSX3itCBeg
Chelsea attempted a comeback late into the second half, with Pernille heading in a corner kick in the 64th minute to cut into Arsenal’s lead.
PERNILLE HARDER 💙 How are we feeling ata fam?? Tell us in the comments below… we’ll go first 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/EEqn4JBpVR— ata football (@atafball) September 5, 2021
PERNILLE HARDER 💙 How are we feeling ata fam?? Tell us in the comments below… we’ll go first 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/EEqn4JBpVR
Arsenal held on until the final whistle, defeating the 2020 FA WSL champions for their first win of the season.
Next up: Chelsea will look to rebound against Everton on Sept. 12. Arsenal will met Reading on the same day.