Emily Fox has opened up on Arsenal's "unique" title battle against Emma Hayes' Chelsea – with the defender competing against her future USWNT manager.
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Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-0Closed gap to ChelseaFox eager to spoil Hayes' farewell partyWHAT HAPPENED?
Fox stole the show against Liverpool as she was the architect in both goals during Arsenal's 2-0 WSL victory at the weekend. The win saw them cut the gap to Chelsea at the top of the table to just three points after 12 matchdays.
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With Hayes set to take over the USWNT head coach's role in the summer, the Chelsea manager will bring down the curtain on her 12-year stint at the London club. She has led the Blues to five Women's Super League titles during her tenure, but Fox remains eager to spoil her farewell by denying her the sixth, before joining her at international level across the Atlantic.
WHAT FOX SAID
Speaking to reporters after the match, Fox said: "It definitely does have a twist! Obviously, you need to zone in and everything, but it’s a unique situation. Either way, she’s an amazing coach. I’m excited to play against her and hopefully for her."
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Hayes also has her sights set on the Women's Champions League crown, with Chelsea having already secured a quarter-final berth ahead of their final group game against Paris FC on Tuesday night. Fox, meanwhile, will return to action with Arsenal against West Ham on Sunday in another WSL fixture.