The WSL title race bursts into life – Womenâ€s Football Weekly | Soccer

On todayâ€s pod: a quarter of the way through the WSL season and the title race bursts into life. The panel asks whether Manchester Cityâ€s 3‑2 win over Arsenal is the clearest sign yet that Andrée Jeglertzâ€s side believe they can go all the way, and what Renée Slegers must do to arrest Arsenalâ€s faltering form.

Meanwhile, Chelseaâ€s perfect start was ended by Manchester United, but was it a missed opportunity for Marc Skinnerâ€s side, and are they serious contenders for the title? The panel discusses Jess Parkâ€s impact, Sonia Bompastorâ€s tinkering and why challengers still canâ€t quite get over the line against the champions.

Tottenham Hotspur climb to third after victory over Brighton. The panel discusses the game and Spurs†defiant stand against racism. The panel also reflects on Beth Englandâ€s pre‑match statement, Jess Nazâ€s player‑of‑the‑match display and Dario VidoÅ¡ićâ€s penalty complaints. They also explore why early kick‑offs are frustrating fans and what can be done about it.

Elsewhere, Leicester rescue a point against Everton, Aston Villa deepen West Hamâ€s woes, London City Lionesses edge Liverpool with a late penalty and we also look ahead to the revamped Womenâ€s Champions League.

Plus: Caf expands the Womenâ€s Afcon, Fifa unveils the new Womenâ€s Champions Cup, Suzy acquires the new nickname ‘Firestarter†and a shout out for the Hinckley RFC U8s Galaxies.

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