Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City By Gethin Thurlow (27/4/2025) Above: Lauren Hemp proved to be the difference between the sides. Photo: Manchester City. Lauren Hemp returned from injury ruthlessly, producing the crucial assist as Manchester City beat Leicester to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive. It was a momentous occasion for Manchester City, asContinue reading “Lauren Hemp powers City to crucial victory on injury return”
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Lionesses’ Euros squad: Who may miss out?
By Catherine MacKenzie (26/04/2025) Above: the Lionesses celebrate a win over Belgium. Photo: The FA. The most important Lionesses squad since the summer of 2023 is going to be for this year’s European Championships in Switzerland. Whilst the domestic season is wrapping up, players are trying to get into form to prove to head coachContinue reading “Lionesses’ Euros squad: Who may miss out?”
Chelsea’s Macario the playmaker against Palace
Chelsea 4 – 0 Crystal Palace By Merryn Dyson (24/04/25) Above: Chelsea’s Catarina Macario shoots. Photo: Chelsea WFC Chelsea continued their successful Women’s Super League run as they defeated Crystal Palace 4-0 at Kingsmeadow Stadium. Another victory in their unbeaten run means they eagerly tread closer to securing another WSL title; their first under newContinue reading “Chelsea’s Macario the playmaker against Palace”
Ruthless Villa punish Tottenham at Brisbane Road
Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 Aston Villa By Jasmine Bishop (22/04/2025) Above: Aston Villa celebrate their win. Photo: Aston Villa Women on X. Kirsty Hanson scored a sensational last minute winner at Brisbane Road on Sunday to seal a 3-2 victory for Aston Villa, twenty minutes after coming off the bench. The action In the opening fiveContinue reading “Ruthless Villa punish Tottenham at Brisbane Road”
‘The City Way’ and the tactical tweaks of Nick Cushing
By Gethin Thurlow (20/04/2025) Above: Manchester City manager Nick Cushing. Photo: @ManCityWomen on X Manchester City took the decision to let go of Gareth Taylor five days before a League Cup final. Facing a quadruple of matches against Chelsea, City reintroduced Nick Cushing as head coach – with the aim of trying to secure ChampionsContinue reading “‘The City Way’ and the tactical tweaks of Nick Cushing”
Arsenal fall to Lyon at the Emirates
Arsenal 1 – 2 Olympique Lyonnais By Rachel Gore (19/04/2025) Above: Arsenal rue a missed chance. Photo: Tom Jenkins / The Guardian Lyon rattled Arsenal at the Emirates in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, emerging 2-1 winners. On Saturday, Arsenal took on Lyon in the first leg of the UEFA Champions LeagueContinue reading “Arsenal fall to Lyon at the Emirates”
West Ham hold nerve to frustrate Manchester United
West Ham United 0-0 Manchester United By Catherine MacKenzie (19/04/2025) Above: West Ham and Manchester United battle. Photo: Lindsay Cook for Impetus. West Ham and Manchester United battled to a 0-0 draw in East London on Saturday afternoon in the WSL. On a typical Women’s Super League matchday, Manchester United would have arrived in EastContinue reading “West Ham hold nerve to frustrate Manchester United”
Vilahamn: Tottenham need to “gain as many points as possible”
By Ella McShane (18/04/2025) Above: Robert Vilahamn Credit: Chris Cowlin: Spurs Chat Podcast & Tottenham News via YouTube Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa at Brisbane Road this Sunday, in a game where results are sure to define both sides ultimate standings on the Barclay’s WSL table. When asked what successful performances for his Tottenham sideContinue reading “Vilahamn: Tottenham need to “gain as many points as possible””
Mariona Caldentey: “We deserve to be here”
By Rachel Gore (18/04/2025) Above: Mariona Caldentey celebrates. Photo: Arsenal Women. Prior to tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final, Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey and manager Renee Slegers spoke on the fitness of Kelly and Russo, the squad’s hunger for a title and their “respect” for Lyon. Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly are “fully available” again and will featureContinue reading “Mariona Caldentey: “We deserve to be here””
Skinner: “Every game is so important now”
By Catherine MacKenzie (17/04/2025) Above: Marc Skinner. Photo: Manchester United. Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner has told his team to expect a tough game when they face West Ham this weekend in the Women’s Super League. Heading into the final weeks of the WSL season, Manchester United face arguably the toughest run-in of anyContinue reading “Skinner: “Every game is so important now””
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