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Arsenal player ratings as Kim Little outstanding in Conti Cup Final victory over Chelsea

Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1 to win the Contintental Tyres League Cup in front of a record crowd at Selhurst Park.

It was a nightmare start for the Gunners, who fell behind through a Sam Kerr header in the second minute. But they rallied quickly and soon restored parity through Stina Blackstenius.

Kim Little converted her penalty to fire the Gunners in front before a Niamh Charles own goal on the stroke of half time made it 3-1.

We look at the performance of an Arsenal team very different from last week's FA Cup defeat.

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Manuela Zinseberger - 6

Couldn't do much for Kerr's opener. Distribution slightly shaky early on. Didn't have too many saves to make but did well to divert Leupolz effort behind.

Rafaelle Souza - 8

Beaten at the far post for Kerr's goal but made hugely important interception from the Australian to keep it 2-1 Arsenal in the first half. Unlucky not to be awarded with Arsenal's third goal.

Leah Williamson - 7

Struggled to contain Kerr early on but grew into the game. Tried to build attacks from the back.

Steph Catley - 7

Influence grew as the game went on and had a huge part to play in Arsenal's third goal.

Kim Little - 9

Worked hard to restore some stability in the middle of the park after a disastrous start for Arsenal. Coolly converted her penalty to make it 2-1 Arsenal. Ran the show in midfield.

Frida Maanum - 7

Her deflected shot fell into the path of Blackstenius for Arsenal's opener. Full of energy going forwards.

Lia Walti - 8

Earned a roar of appreciation for a firm early challenge on Lauren James and, alongside Little, dominated the midfield for much of the first half.

Katie McCabe - 7

Drew a foul from Ingle inside the box to win Arsenal a penalty. Picked up her customary yellow card for a foul on Berger. Subbed.

Noelle Maritz - 6

Could have closed down Reiten for Chelsea's opener but a threat offensively in the first half.

Caitlin Foord - 7

Could have helped out more defensively for Chelsea's first goal but a real handful going forwards. Fired an effort wide in the second half.

Stina Blackstenius - 8

Coolly slotted the ball home to restore parity for Arsenal. Had another smartly taken effort ruled out for offside. Possibly her best display of the season.

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