Leah Williamson: Arsenal were 'absolutely on fire' against Chelsea and winning the FA Cup is 'a dream come true'

On fire: Leah Williamson
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James Benge16 May 2016

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Arsenal Ladies’ 14th FA Cup victory was all the sweeter for coming against Chelsea, says midfielder Leah Williamson.

Pedro Martinez Losa’s side overcame the holders in impressive style on Saturday, Danielle Carter’s brilliant curling effort the only goal in a game Arsenal dominated from the opening minute.

Recent years have seen Chelsea draw an end to the Gunners’ long-standing dominance of the women’s game but Williamson, a lifelong Arsenal supporter, was delighted to see her side reclaim London bragging rights.

“It can’t get any better for me. It’s literally a dream come true,” she told Standard Sport.

“Winning against Chelsea definitely makes it better. I said to the girls I’d have taken any opponent and given my all to beat them, but I didn’t want to lose to Chelsea.

“A fantastic finish from Danielle was the difference today but all of our players showed their talent. I didn’t even think Chelsea played badly; we were absolutely on fire in the game.”

Arsenal have endured a frustrating start to their WSL season and find themselves with eight points to make up on a Manchester City side yet to concede a goal in their five wins from five.

It is a gap that Williamson believes can be bridged, if they can replicate Saturday’s performance in the coming weeks.

“Everything we have been trying to do over the first half of the season clicked today.

"We can never think the league is gone but we know we have to win every game left, they’re all cup finals from now on.”

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