Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers says she is looking forward to facing Chelsea on Saturday – and there is no fear in her squad.

Chelsea have not lost yet this season, and have a fine head-to-head record against the Gunners in recent seasons.

The Blues have won 13 of their 28 Women’s Super League matches against Arsenal.

Arsenal, meanwhile, have won 10 of the head-to-head.

In her notes from the matchday programme, Slegers says: “I’m really looking forward to this one. We always stick to our approach of looking at one game at a time but, at the same time, there’s no way to deny the weight of this fixture. We all understand what facing Chelsea means, not only for our fate this season but historically. It’s for the squad, the badge and you, the fanbase.

“I remember how we felt the last time we played against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and we never want to feel that way again.

“The team doesn’t need extra motivation, especially when it comes to playing a rival, but it’s important to remind ourselves. What makes our squad so resilient is the internal drive that they can tap into when they need to...