Chloe Kelly is looking to put a challenging 2025-26 season behind her and return to peak form for Arsenal as the Women's Super League kicks off on Friday, September 4. The forward experienced an injury-shortened campaign, making only four starts in the league. This limited her impact after a strong initial period with the club.
Kelly joined Arsenal midway through the 2024-25 season, quickly making an impression with two goals and five assists, contributing to the team's Women's Champions League victory. She was also instrumental in England's European Championship win that summer, scoring the decisive penalty against Spain.
"I had big goals to do amazing things at Arsenal in my first full season and I was a little disappointed I wasn't able to," Kelly stated. "I think I needed this summer to work on myself physically, balancing working in the gym, on the pitch and getting downtime."
She expressed optimism about her current physical condition, stating, "I am in a really good place at the moment. My main goal is to stay fit and fresh all season and be ready when called upon."
While the prospect of a World Cup in Brazil next summer looms, should England qualify through autumn playoffs, Kelly's immediate focus remains on club performance. "My goals and assists are really important so I'll make sure I'm right at it," she added. "For me, I'll think about [the World Cup] closer to the time."