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The Invincibles: Chelsea completes historic unbeaten campaign in Women's Super League

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The Invincibles: Chelsea completes historic unbeaten campaign in Women's Super League

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Chelsea completed a historic unbeaten 22-game campaign in the Women's Super League by defeating Liverpool 1-0, with a last-minute goal from Aggie Beever-Jones. This victory secured their dominance in the league, finishing with 60 points, 12 more than second-place Arsenal. Under the leadership of first-year coach Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea not only maintained an undefeated league season but also won the Women's League Cup and are contenders for the Women's FA Cup final against Manchester United. The team's only setbacks were losses to Barcelona in the Women's Champions League semifinals. As a result, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United will represent England in the next Women's Champions League season.

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  • Chelsea's historic unbeaten season in the Women's Super League concluded with a narrow 1-0 victory over Liverpool, courtesy of Aggie Beever-Jones's stoppage-time goal, marking them as the first team to achieve this feat since the league expanded to 12 teams.

  • Finishing the season with 60 points, Chelsea outpaced their closest rivals, Arsenal, by a significant 12-point margin, demonstrating their superiority and consistent performance throughout the season with 19 wins and three draws.

  • Sonia Bompastor, in her debut season as Chelsea coach, praised the team's achievement, highlighting the challenging nature of the league despite the team's financial advantages and their ability to secure victories even in the closing moments of games.

  • Beyond the league, Chelsea captured the Women's League Cup in March and aims for a domestic treble, with an upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester United, showcasing their dominance across multiple competitions.

  • Chelsea's only defeats this season came at the hands of Barcelona during the Women's Champions League semifinals, indicating their competitive edge but also the challenges faced at the European level.

  • With this successful campaign, Chelsea, along with Arsenal and third-place Manchester United, will represent England in the next Women's Champions League, underscoring the strength and depth of English women's soccer.

  • Arsenal secured their second-place finish in the league after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United, setting up a Champions League final clash against Barcelona, reflecting the competitive nature at the top of the league.

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