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Chelsea Women star Pernille Harder on Champions League redemption this season, the challenge of defending the WSL title... and why she's excited to link up with Lauren James!

Chelsea Women forward Pernille Harder has Champions League redemption and a WSL title defence in her sights as the Blues prepare to kick start their 2021-22 campaign this weekend.

Emma Hayes's side came incredibly close to clinching the Europe's top prize last season but suffered final heartbreak at the hands of Barcelona's Invincibles.

The Catalans demolished Chelsea with four first-half goals which handed them their first coveted title.

Chelsea Women forward Pernille Harder has her sights set on Champions League glory
Harder (left) spoke exclusively to Sportsmail ahead of Chelsea's 2021-22 season
Chelsea lost in the Champions League final 4-0 to LaLiga champions Barcelona

Chelsea lost in the Champions League final 4-0 to LaLiga champions Barcelona

However, as the saying goes what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and Harder insists that the Blues are back better and gunning for Champions League glory this season.