Leah Williamson has led Arsenal from the front for the best part of her career. The captain of England loves interesting match-ups and became a rock-solid defender for the North London club. However, she couldn’t win multiple trophies due to one serial winner: Emma Hayes.

Significantly, Hayes put the Women’s Super League on the map during her time at Chelsea. She is the Pep Guardiola of women’s soccer or one can say, Pep is the Hayes of men’s soccer! Williamson, though, is ready to give her a warm welcome after her Olympic gold medal victory.

Notably, England will face the USWNT on November 30th in an international friendly. The old-time rivals, Hayes and Williamson, will square up against each other to establish dominance. For years, Hayes’ Chelsea and Williamson’s Arsenal battled in feisty games. Therefore, Williamson detailed the eagerly anticipated contest and aimed to lock horns again.

In an interview with the Guardian, she noted, “It’s funny, I’ve grown up as a rival to her my whole professional career and then she just goes to the next [big rivalry, England v USA].” Both these nations are the two top soccer nations in the world. Thus, their friendly meet-up could get gritty with many rivals present in the team. Yet, Williamson acknowledged she is a game legend and will get the reception she deserves.

She continued, “I think she’ll get a fantastic reception when she comes back [to play England in a friendly at Wembley in November], which adds a little bit of spice to a game. They’re on fire. I’m relishing that game.” It would be a contest for ages because of their rivalry in club soccer.

Emma Hayes-Leah Williamson showdown will be a treat for the eyes

The manager and the player crossed paths when Chelsea faced Arsenal. Similar to the men’s game, these two clubs from London are massive rivals. While Arsenal is a part of north London, Chelsea comes from the west. But, their battles often lead to passionate matches and their fans can’t stand each other. But during Hayes’ time in Chelsea, she didn’t let anyone get into her skin.

Williamson joined Arsenal in 2014 and since then, she earned the WSL title once and two FA Cups and League Cup each. Yet, the juggernaut that is Emma Hayes left Chelsea by winning five straight WSL titles. Since 2014, Chelsea got 7 titles out of the 11 possible. Those are staggering numbers, a domination close to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Therefore, the USWNT and England battle will raise the roof at the Wembley. The two teams come in remarkable form and the reaction Emma Hayes receives will be a treat for the eyes.

What reception do you think Hayes will get when she joins the club?