Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in what is a massive clash between the two London clubs in the Women’s Super League title race.

Chelsea, the reigning champions, are three points clear at the top of the table with the Gunners trailing behind in third place ahead of the first meeting between the teams this season.

This is Blues boss, Emma Hayes’, final season in charge of Chelsea and her team are in imperious form. They are unbeaten through the opening eight games, winning seven and drawing once.

Arsenal, however, have only slipped up once this year - a 1-0 loss to Liverpool back in October - and have won six WSL games in a row. They are the in-form side right now and could challenge Chelsea today.

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Arsenal host Chelsea in the WSL with kick off at 12.30pm

Chelsea are top of the league after their unbeaten start

The Gunners sit third but will draw level on points with the Blues if they win

Arsenal WFC - Chelsea FC Women

11:57 , Ben Fleming

For members of the England squad, this will be their first match back since their heartbreaking night in Glasgow. Despite winning 6-0 against Scotland, Sarina Wiegman’s side fell agonisingly short of finishing top of the group after Netherlands scored twice in injury time to pip them to first place.

That result ended any hopes of Team GB being represented at next summer’s Olympics.

Read Jamie Braidwood’s analysis of the evening and the silver lining behind their dramatic exit:

How Lionesses went from glory to Olympics heartbreak – and why it could benefit them

11:50 , Ben Fleming

It’s been a while since the last WSL encounters, so a quick reminder of where we left off.

Arsenal maintained the pressure on Chelsea at the top of the table with a convincing 3-0 win over West Ham, with Beth Mead scoring her first goals since her return from ACL injury.

They sit on 19 points, three behind Chelsea who are yet to lose this season. Last time out, Lauren James scored twice as they stretched their winning run to six games in the league with a 5-2 victory over Leicester.

11:43 , Ben Fleming

The visitors, meanwhile, also make two changes. Kirby and Ingle drop to the bench as Fleming and Nusken come into the side.

Chelsea XI: Berger; Perisset, Mjelde, Carter, Charles; Nusken, Cuthbert; Rytting Kaneryd, Fleming, James; Kerr.

11:41 , Ben Fleming

Two changes for Arsenal from their last game before the international break. Little and Walti come back into the side as Maanun and Cooney-Cross drop to the bench. It also looks like Russo will play through the middle.

Arsenal XI: Zinsberger; McCabe, Ilestedt, Wubben-Moy, Catley; Pelova, Walti; Mead, Little, Foord, Russo.

11:34 , Ben Fleming

The teams are in:

Arsenal: Zinsberger; McCabe, Ilestedt, Wubben-Moy, Catley; Pelova, Walti; Mead, Little, Foord, Russo.

🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️🔙 Little returns🪄 Meado on the wing⭐️ Russo leads the lineLet's do this - together ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mnuvt9uIhn

— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) December 10, 2023

Chelsea: Berger; Perisset, Mjelde, Carter, Charles; Nusken, Cuthbert; Rytting Kaneryd, Fleming, James; Kerr.

Your Chelsea today! 🔵#CFCW pic.twitter.com/n1uuoJNG67

— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) December 10, 2023

11:25 , Ben Fleming

We’ve got about five minutes until team news hits but here is what we know for now:

For Arsenal, Lina Hurtig is a doubt after pulling out of Sweden’s international camp while Leah Williamson and Laura Wienroither are long-term absentees.

Meanwhile, Chelsea’s Millie Bright remains out with a knee injury but Melanie Leupolz and Guro Reiten are available again.

11:20 , Ben Fleming

When is Arsenal vs Chelsea?

The WSL clash will kick off at 12:30pm GMT on Sunday 10 December at the Emirates Stadium.

How can I watch it?

It will be shown live on BBC Two, with coverage starting from 12:15pm. It will also be shown live on BBC iPlayer.

10:15 , Mike Jones

Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the Women’s Super League. There’s a huge game taking place this afternoon as Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are hoping to close the gap on the league leaders and know that collecting three points today would be enough to draw them level on points with the reigning champions.

Meanwhile, Emma Hayes will see this match as an opportunity to move further ahead of the team’s closest rivals and to secure a firmer grip on the top of the table. This is the Chelsea boss’ last season managing in the WSL and she will want to sign off with another title.

We’ll have all the updates, team news and match action throughout the day so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 12.30pm.