Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert is focused on closing the six-point gap to WSL leaders Manchester City before Saturday's showdown with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. The Scotland midfielder, a veteran of nine years at the club, believes her side can pressure City into dropping points, citing previous seasons where the title race swung on such moments.

Cuthbert credits the 'tough love' of former manager Emma Hayes for shaping her direct communication style, which she now applies under Sonia Bompastor. With fierce competition for places at a club that has won the last six league titles, she emphasizes that daily training performances are crucial to securing a spot.

New signing Alyssa Thompson has adapted quickly, scoring four goals in her first 10 games after a nervous start. The USA forward, who joined from Angel City, praised the Chelsea squad for building her confidence in a world-class environment, aligning with the club's perennial trophy-winning ambitions.