Chelsea face Arsenal in the Continental Cup final on Sunday - and it’s the managers’ last meeting before Hayes' departure to the USWNT
As the final whistle blew at the end of Jonas Eidevall’s first Women’s Super League game in September 2021, he fell to his knees, both arms outstretched. His side had beaten Chelsea 3-2 in the season opener at the Emirates and the new Arsenal manager was not shy about showing his delight. That moment marked the start of an intense managerial rivalry; one that has eclipsed anything the WSL had previously seen. It certainly stuck in the minds of the Chelsea team.
Seven of the 10 matches between the two have been won by a margin of two or more goals. That compares to just five of 10 between Chelsea and Manchester City and one of seven between Arsenal and Manchester City over the same period. Eidevall says their different tactical approaches have made for an intriguing contrast. “Me and Emma are a little bit different in our coaching styles,” he told Sky Sports before Arsenal’s game against Chelsea two weeks ago at Stamford Bridge.
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