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Bompastor secures Chelsea's first Emirates win but questions remain on long-term plan

Sonia Bompastor's side held on to claim a historic yet unconvincing 2-1 victory at Arsenal

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Oct 13, 2024
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Mayra Ramirez celebrates her goal against Arsenal at the Emirates. Credit: Chelsea

Sometimes a result matters more than a performance. Chelsea finally got a win at the Emirates, beating Arsenal 2-1 yesterday and extending Sonia Bompastor’s 100% start as head coach.

It is the kind of outcome that will automatically endear Bomapstor to the fans. As her pre…

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