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Preview: Conti Cup final - Arsenal v Chelsea

Conti Cup Final: Arsenal v Chelsea. March 31, 2024. Molineux

This Easter Sunday presents our first opportunity for silverware this season as we take on Chelsea Women in the Conti Cup final. 

A repeat of last year's final that saw our Gunners beat the Blues 3-1 at Selhurst Park, we head to Molineux in search of our seventh League Cup title. 

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the clash. 

Defending champions

The location, players and kits may have changed slightly since March 2023, but when we meet Chelsea on Sunday, we'll be hoping for an identical outcome to last year's final. 

Last time around, Sam Kerr put the Blues ahead after just two minutes but we refused to be beaten that easily. Stina Blackstenius soon equalised, before a Kim Little penalty and a Niamh Charles own-goal completed the turnaround before the half-time whistle.

This year marks the tenth time we've reached the final stage of the tournament. You can look back at our previous success in the competition with the story of our six Conti Cup wins. 

A fierce rivalry

Victoria Pelova rides a Chelsea challenge

It's rarely a dull affair when we line up against Emma Hayes' Chelsea side. Our two meetings in the WSL this season have brought plenty of skill, drama, and goals, with the three points going to the home side on both occasions. 

Similar to last year, when Chelsea knocked us out of the FA Cup only a few weeks before the Conti Cup final, our squad recently suffered a league defeat to the Blues. 

Motivation for a historic London derby in a cup final is never hard to find, but we'll be especially fired up for this weekend with a chance to rectify the mistakes made at the Bridge on the line. 

Route to the final

As the most decorated club in the competition's history, the Conti Cup is a trophy dear to our hearts.

Kim Little and Lotte Wubben-Moy took a trip down memory lane to relive our journey to Molineux - with debuts, hat-tricks and penalty shootouts along the way. 

Press play on the video above to hear the duo's reflections on this year's Conti Cup run.  

What the managers say

Eidevall on Chelsea: "There is no mental obstacle for us around beating Chelsea because we've done so on numerous occasions, but there also shouldn't be any complacency going in. 

"We're playing against a very good team and they've beaten us on numerous occasions, so it’s really about coming down to the best team on the day."

Read every word from Eidevall's press conference

Hayes on us: "It's the team that shows up strong, particularly the first part. You think about the Emirates game, it was over at half-time. You think about the game at Stamford Bridge, it was over at half-time. You better show up from the off. If you don't, it can make it a little bit difficult."

Team news

Alessia Russo races Kyra Cooney-Cross in training

Lia Walti, Vivianne Miedema, Teyah Goldie, Kaylan Marckese, Lina Hurtig and Amanda Ilestedt are all unavailable for selection.

After almost a year on the sidelines with an ACL injury, Laura Wienroither returned to the squad last weekend and also featured for our U21s side in midweek. 

How to watch

General view of Molineux Stadium

For those without tickets to the game, the action will be broadcast live in the UK on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 2.30pm (UK). 

International supporters can find out how to watch along here. 

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