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New season, same flaw - Chelsea title hopes already under scrutiny

New season, same flaw - Chelsea title hopes already under scrutiny
BBC News Saturday 05 September 2026, 15:27 UTC 1 min read
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With 11 minutes remaining, Chelsea appeared to be cruising to victory in their WSL opener against Aston Villa. So how did they throw it away?

With 11 minutes remaining, Chelsea appeared to be cruising to victory in their WSL opener against Aston Villa. So how did they throw it away?
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