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FA worried by WSL competitiveness
Duopoly of teams starting to dominate English football

The increased success of Chelsea in the Women’s Super League and FA Cup is worrying the Football Association, its director of participation and development said yesterday.

The Blues step out at Wembley this afternoon in a bid to retain their FA Cup against Arsenal.

Over 33,000 supporters will be in attendance for the London derby, an increase on last year’s crowd.

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