Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal: Blues extend their lead at the top of WSL thanks to Guro Reiten's late penalty - as furious Katie McCabe sees red for dissent
Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal: Blues extend their lead at the top of WSL thanks to Guro Reiten's late penalty - as furious Katie McCabe sees red for dissent
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Chelsea extended their dominance at the top of the table by snatching all three points in a fiery battle at Stamford Bridge. Guro Reiten’s penalty was all it took to ensure the hosts maintained their unbeaten record under new manager Sonia Bompastor, defeating their likeliest title challengers in front of a record crowd for a WSL fixture.
![[Guro Reiten’s penalty was all it took to ensure the hosts maintained their unbeaten record]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/14/94532093-0-image-a-2_1737902736151.jpg)
Prior to kick-off, Chelsea announced the highly-anticipated arrival of world record signing Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave. Girma, who USA manager Emma Hayes described as the ‘best defender I’ve ever seen’ joins Chelsea on a long-term deal from the NWSL, and the centre-back praised Chelsea’s ‘winning culture’ at half-time.
![[Prior to kick-off, Chelsea announced the arrival of world record signing Naomi Girma]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/14/94531097-0-image-a-5_1737903170464.jpg)
‘This atmosphere is incredible and Chelsea have that winning culture and mentality,’ she said. ‘I just really wanted to be part of that group with the players, the staff and what the club stands for. I think it's amazing.’. Chelsea have reportedly paid £900,000 for the 24-year-old, far surpassing the previous record paid by an English club for a women’s player for Colombia forward Mayra Ramirez. was believed to be €450,000 (£384,000 at the time) in January last year.
![[A furious Katie McCabe was sent off after picking up a second yellow card for dissent]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/14/94532137-0-image-a-3_1737902824917.jpg)
Chelsea extended their dominance at the top of the table with a 1-0 win over Arsenal. Guro Reiten’s penalty was all it took to ensure the hosts maintained their unbeaten record. Prior to kick-off, Chelsea announced the arrival of world record signing Naomi Girma.
![[Sonia Bompastor's Chelsea now sit nine points clear at the top of the WSL after Sunday's win]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/14/94532245-0-image-a-4_1737903164215.jpg)
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