Arsenal’s sluggish start to the 2026-27 Women’s Super League campaign has intensified pressure ahead of their meeting with Chelsea. Consecutive draws against Crystal Palace and Manchester United have left them seven points behind leaders Manchester City, with their failure to convert dominance into goals raising concerns about another missed title opportunity.

Arsenal have taken 56 shots in their first three league matches but scored only twice, despite controlling possession and creating numerous chances. Manager Renee Slegers says the problems involve decision-making, technical execution, movement and ruthlessness in the final third; Alessia Russo has also started as a number 10 rather than centre-forward and remains without a league goal, despite 11 attempts.