Arsenal vs Chelsea: Katie McCabe says Gunners are 'relaxed' ahead of WSL title clash

A potential title decider will take centre stage of the Women’s Super League this weekend.

Reigning champions Chelsea will lock horns with current leaders Arsenal in a mouthwatering clash at the top of the table.

As it stands, just two points separate the English heavyweights and it’s almost impossible to predict who will come out on top at the end of the term.

Arsenal fired a warning shot in their opening match of the 2021/22 season. They fell away from the title-challenging pack last campaign after a disappointing run of form, but this time, they’ve returned with a vengeance.

The Gunners stunned Chelsea in a thrilling five-goal opener at the Emirates Stadium, which saw goals from Vivianne Miedema and Beth Mead snatch a crucial three points to kickstart the season.

Since upsetting the champions in the first week, Arsenal have dropped points on just four occasions — through three draws and one loss.

New manager Jonas Eidevall has already made an impact at the hilt of the club and he will certainly be hoping for another win over his team’s closest rivals this season.

Despite this gargantuan match looming, the vibe in the Arsenal camp is unwavering.

Katie McCabe sat down with GiveMeSport Women ahead of the fixture this evening.

“We’re relaxed, we’re at the top right now,” the left-back admitted. “Obviously Chelsea have a game in-hand but we’re fully focused on ourselves.”

Indeed, Emma Hayes and the four-time WSL champions have a crucial game in-hand over Arsenal, which could make all the difference at the end of the season.

The two sides are battling tooth and nail for the top spot and will know there is absolutely no room for error at this point in the competition.

But McCabe, who does not bow down in the face of