8/10/25 Above: Melchie Dumorney celebrates last night. Photo: Sky Sports. Arsenal 1-2 Olympique Lyonnes Five Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Ava Elliott, Ben Gilby, Genevieve Henry and Isabelle Campbell look at specific areas of Arsenal’s Champions League tie with Olympique Lyonnes last night. Arsenal’s Champions League defence began with a defeat at Meadow ParkContinue reading “Lyon make Arsenal pay”
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How their Matildas influenced Arsenal’s Champions League triumph
Above: From left to right – Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord, and Steph Catley with the UEFA Champions League trophy last night. Photo: UWCL. 25/5/25 Three Impetus writers – Genevieve Henry, Ella McShane, and Alice de Koster-Kitto analyse the impact that Arsenal’s Australian internationals had in their superb European Champions League Final victory last night. Shining,Continue reading “How their Matildas influenced Arsenal’s Champions League triumph”
Arsenal’s tactical nous seals sensational Champions League triumph
Arsenal 1-0 FC Barcelona by Ben Gilby (24/5/25) Above: Steph Catley battles away in tonight’s final. Photo: UWCL Arsenal produced a superb performance full of discipline, grit and supreme tactical organisation to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League at Lisbon’s Estádio José Alvalade this evening. The Gunners won their second European trophy – some 18Continue reading “Arsenal’s tactical nous seals sensational Champions League triumph”
From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative
By Gethin Thurlow (23/05/25) In the sixth article of our series of special articles ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final on Saturday, Impetus Football’s Gethin Thurlow evaluates the impact of Chloe Kelly. “A key lesson I have learned in life is that whilst I can’t control someone’s negative behaviour towards me, I canContinue reading “From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative”
Kim Little: Enduring Excellence on the European Stage
By Merryn Dyson (22/05/25) In the fourth article in the series of articles building up to the huge Champions League final in Lisbon this Saturday, Impetus Football’s Merryn Dyson looks into Kim Little’s stellar career, and why this fixture is so momentous for the Arsenal captain. Kim Little has played a vital part in theContinue reading “Kim Little: Enduring Excellence on the European Stage”
It’s good to share: rethinking the creation and distribution of revenue in the women’s game
By Christine Oughton (19/0525) In the first of a week’s coverage of articles from eleven Impetus Football writers in the build up to this year’s UWCL final, Christine Oughton reviews the financial specifics of the competition. The UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) final between Arsenal and Barcelona in Lisbon on 24 May 2025 will notContinue reading “It’s good to share: rethinking the creation and distribution of revenue in the women’s game”
History calls: Arsenal leave Lyon reeling and step closer to European glory
Olympique Lyonnais 1-4 Arsenal Arsenal win 5-3 on aggregate By Ava-Marianne Elliott (27/04/25) Above: Arsenal celebrate Mariona Caldentey’s goal, the former Barcelona player was phenomenal for the Gunners. Photo: Arsenal WFC Arsenal ruthlessly overturned a first-leg deficit at the Groupama Stadium, putting four past Lyon to reach their first European final in 18 years. ImpetusContinue reading “History calls: Arsenal leave Lyon reeling and step closer to European glory “
Slegers: “There’s nothing to hold back for, so we look forward to the opportunity.”
By Rachel Gore (26/04/25) Above: Renee Slegers, who will hope her side can find a win tomorrow in France. Photo: Arsenal FC Ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final, Arsenal’s Katie McCabe and manager Renée Slegers spoke on the fitness of her players, the squad’s “strength” and their comeback experiences. Slegers was able to confirm thatContinue reading “Slegers: “There’s nothing to hold back for, so we look forward to the opportunity.””
Barcelona blow away Bompastor’s Blues
Barcelona 4-1 Chelsea Above: Barcelona celebrate, their win yesterday sets them up on the stronger foot for the second leg. Photo: FC Barcelona on Twitter. By Emmanuel Faith (21/04/25) Claudia Pina’s double sinks the Blues, as Spanish giants attempt to reach their fourth consecutive Champions League Final. Goals from Ewa Pajor and Irene Paredes ensuredContinue reading “Barcelona blow away Bompastor’s Blues”
Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective
20/4/25 Above: Olympique Lyonnais’ Ellie Carpenter celebrates with her teammates yesterday at The Emirates. Photo: Arsenal Women. Four Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Alyce Collett, Ella McShane, and Ben Gilby analyse yesterday’s European Champions League Semi-Final First Leg tie between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais, focusing on the Australian contingent involved. What it means forContinue reading “Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective”
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