In Emma Hayes’ final season, Chelsea won’t be lifting a domestic cup for the first time since 2020. But the chase for silverware is far from over, with the Blues still firmly in the title race for the Women’s Super League. A bit of a pick-me-up after back-to-back cup defeats would be more than welcome. Aston Villa, against whom we have a perfect record, could be just what the doctor ordered. Date / Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 19.00 GMT; 2pm EDT; 12:30am IST (next day)Venue: Kingsmeadow,...
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Beth Mead and Alessia Russo both scored twice as Jonas Eidevall was banished to the stands as Arsenal consolidated third place2 min: Short corner taken and only just cleared by City’s defenders. Arsenal’s backline immediately assumes possession, with Catley making a bust down the wing. City are sat deep in a back five.1 min: Both teams take the knee and we are underway at a chilly Meadow Park. It gets windy up in Herts. Arsenal immediately go on the attack. Continue reading
The French giants are the first team in 25 attempts to overcome a first leg home loss
Amid the celebrations that followed Arsenal’s Conti Cup victory over Chelsea, manager Jonas Eidevall may well have breathed a sigh of relief. Once again, the Women’s Super League has sl
Sky Sports and the BBC have extended their contract to show live WSL matches. More live games will be shown for the same fees paid over the last three years. Which Premier League sides will be relegated this season? Listen to the
The United Nations Women’s Section in its latest report has announced the deaths of over 10,000 Palestinian women as a result of Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip, with 19,000 children losing their mothers in the wake of this situation. According to the UN Women’s report released yesterday, after six months of conflict, 10,000 Palestinian […]
Women's rugby in the U.S. is going professional with the new Women's Elite Rugby competition. The league will officially launch next year with between 6 and 8 teams.
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I once got off the tube in a hurry as I was running late. I had music in my ears and could just make out the faint noise of someone shouting behind me. I turned around and saw a man holding my purse, which had my cards and ID in, and he was waving. The doors started to shut and I was too far to get back onto the train, so he threw it towards me on the platform. I was so grateful, as without that I don’t know how I’d have got through the day without a penny on me. Not to mention the hassle of...
Welcome returns at Liverpool, Arsenal and Villa juggle ambitions and Guimarães’s discipline under scrutinyShould Bruno Guimarães be booked against Tottenham at St James’ Park the Newcastle and Brazil midfielder faces a dilemma. Given that Guimarães is on nine yellow cards, a 10th would trigger an automatic two-game suspension, depriving Eddie Howe of a key player for forthcoming games at Crystal Palace and at home to Sheffield United. Alternatively, Guimarães could make sure he collected a...
Everton’s Sean Dyche badly needs a win while Liverpool and Manchester United renew their historic rivalryMichael Olise’s anticipated return from injury for Crystal Palace against Manchester City could not be more timely for Oliver Glasner’s struggling side. The France Under-21 international has been in sensational form this season on the rare occasions he has made it on to the pitch – Olise has played only 755 minutes so far in just 11 appearances, but in that time has scored six goals and...