Why wasn't Melvine Malard in the squad today? 🤔 #WSL

Sonia Bompastor has confirmed the reason for the striker's absence. ℹ️👇

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 2026/27 #WSL Matchday 1 :

Chelsea 1 - 1 Aston Villa
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Extended Highlights 👇
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NA on many people writing Aston Villa off this season: "I get annoyed sometimes of course with noise from the outside but I cannot control these things. We are not here to do anything else but compete every week. It is an incredible point. Let’s celebrate & enjoy this good energy."

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Natalia Arroyo on display: "It could be a good summary of what we expect this year or what we want to be. We want to be a team that is honest in its work, understand different moments of the game, try to not get too damaged during the bad moments. I think we did that."

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Sonia Bompastor on injuries:

"Manaka Matsukubo has an issue with her foot. I don’t have a timeframe on her. Melvine Malard got a knock in training but she should be back soon."

Manchester United return for Malard?

"I hope so."

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With 11 minutes remaining, Chelsea appeared to be cruising to victory in their #WSL opener against Aston Villa.

The same issues arose - not being clinical enough. Will that ultimately be their undoing again this season? #CHEAVL

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Aston Villa snatched a late equaliser against the run of play to disrupt Chelsea's start to the #WSL campaign. #CHEAVL

Emma Sanders report from Stamford Bridge. ✍️ 

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It’s a share of the spoils at Stamford Bridge between Chelsea and Aston Villa in the #WSL.

Chelsea had so many chances but couldn’t get past Aston Villa keeper Akane Okuma. ⛔️

The result sees Aston Villa earn their first point against Chelsea after 13 matches in the league. #CHEAVL

The Villans end the Blues' point streak 😤

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The Villains breach the host's backline 🔓

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When the goal is in her sight, the net is the only place the ball is ending up 🎯

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LET'S START STRONG, CHELSEA!!

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Let them know. 🗣️

We’re home and our limited edition SW6 warm-up tops show it. 🏡

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She shoots. She scores. 🥶

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The opening weekend's action continues at Stamford Bridge 🌟

Chelsea 🆚 Aston Villa

LIVE on BBC Sport 📺

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LJ SCORES OUR FIRST WSL GOAL OF THE SEASON!!

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The Villa at the Bridge?

Of course Maya couldn't miss that! ☀️

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It had to be LJ! 🪄

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Melvine Malard enjoying the game from the stands. 🇫🇷

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New season. Same LJ magic. 🪄

The Chelsea star is just UNSTOPPABLE when she's in full flow 😤

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