Goals from Lauren James and Sandy Baltimore condemned Arsenal to defeat against rivals Chelsea, despite Caitlin Foord's strike.

Player ratings:

Daphne van Domselaar 5/10 

Unmoved for both Chelsea goals. Saved well from Aggie Beever-Jones in the second half.

Katie McCabe 5/10 

Had the tough task of dealing with James, who looked to get in behind when McCabe pushed forward.

Lotte Wubben-Moy 4.5/10

Questions will be asked as to why Laia Codina didn’t start instead of one of Wubben-Moy or Williamson.

Leah Williamson 4.5/10

Bullied by Mayra Ramirez, and was booked in the first half.

Emily Fox 4/10

An uncharacteristic display, one of a player who has featured in every minute of football for club and country for a long while. Let Ramirez get away from her for Chelsea’s opener far too easily.

Lia Walti 5/10

Watched James dance past her as the England striker set up Baltimore to score.

Kim Little 5/10

A little slow in possession alongside Walti.

Caitlin Foord 7.5/10

Scored an excellent goal from a narrow angle, Arsenal’s best player on the day. Caused Lucy Bronze plenty of problems.

Mariona Caldentey 5/10

Started in a more central position but drifted across the frontline. Not the impact she would have hoped for.

Beth Mead 4.5/10

Jogged back without a thought to help out Fox and track Baltimore for Chelsea’s second goal. Player error or bad organisation?

Alessia Russo 6/10

Continued her goal drought and was arguably more effective when she moved to the right wing to accommodate Frida Maanum’s substitution. Lacks conviction in the box.

Frida Maanum (Sub, 66’) 6/10 Replaced Mariona Caldentey in the number ten role.

Stina Blackstenius (Sub, 76’)

Kyra Cooney-Cross (Sub, 76’)

Subs not used: Manu Zinsberger, Naomi Williams, Laia Codina, Steph Catley, Katie Reid, Rosa Kafaji, Kathrine Kuhl

The biggest question for me is the threshold for Eidevall to lose his job. His relationship with the fans is the lowest it’s ever been, Arsenal have fallen behind already in the title race and the style of football has been uninspiring. How much more time can he be afforded? https://t.co/yYzvsg1wrS

— Freddie Cardy (@CardyFreddie) October 12, 2024