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Hannah Pinnock

Chelsea's 'mentality of champions' keeps them in the hunt for four trophies

In the first of two meetings between Chelsea and Arsenal in two separate cup competitions over the course of a week, it was Emma Hayes' side who triumphed first.

The London clubs faced off at Kingsmeadow in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday before they play each other again this weekend in the Conti Cup final at Selhurst Park. Goals from Sophie Ingle and Sam Kerr secured the win for the Blues to book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Arsenal's record in the FA Cup speaks for itself; their dominance over the years has seen them win the competition 14 times, but it was Chelsea who displayed the mentality of champions on this occasion. In light of the challenges posed by the recent international break, it was a clinical and composed display from the home side.

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