Chelsea Women Aim to Maintain Perfect Start Against Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, UK — Chelsea Women return to action in the Women’s Super League today as they face Aston Villa, who have shown significant improvement under manager Natalia Arroyo since the start of the year.

The match kicks off at 12:00 BST (7:00 am EDT) at Villa Park. Chelsea’s goal is to extend their winning streak after their recent 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

Aston Villa will play with home advantage, aiming to secure points against the defending champions. The team has made notable summer signings, including Dutch international Lynn Wilms from Wolfsburg and England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck, giving them confidence to challenge Chelsea.

Rachel Daly, wearing the captain’s armband, remains a key player for Villa, looking to score in this matchup. The team drew their season opener against Brighton and seeks to build momentum following a turbulent campaign last year.

Chelsea’s manager, Sonia Bompastor, is also eager for her team to continue their fine form. The Blues featured a strong lineup last week against Manchester City and are set to debut their new signing, Alyssa Thompson, who might add a fresh dynamic to the attack.

In terms of player availability, Chelsea’s Erin Cuthbert has recovered from a knock, while star striker Sam Kerr is expected to make an appearance as she returns from injury. However, Naomi Girma is sidelined.

Both teams will be closely monitored ahead of this early-season clash, which could serve as an important indicator of their title ambitions for the season.