By Rachel Gore (13/12/25) Above: Natalia Arroyo. Photo: @AVWFCOfficial on X. Eighth place Aston Villa will take on top of the table Manchester City this weekend, straight off the back of a midweek WSL win against Liverpool. Ahead of their second WSL clash this week, Impetus heard from Villa’s manager Natalia Arroyo who spoke onContinue reading “Natalia Arroyo: Villa are “in a good place””
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Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur: a vital WSL clash
By Rachel Gore (13/12/25) Above: United celebrating last season’s 1-0 win. Photo: Matt McNulty / Getty. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will meet this weekend in the WSL as they fight to keep their places in the top three and top five respectively. With both sides having won their last WSL fixtures after losses andContinue reading “Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur: a vital WSL clash”
Renée Slegers hails Chloe Kelly: “She brings that edge on the pitch”
By Chloe Reynolds (11/12/25) Above: Slegers speaking to the media on Thursday. Photo: Arsenal website. Arsenal head north this weekend to face a resurgent Everton side who are fresh off the unlikeliest of wins against champions Chelsea, ending the London side’s 34-game unbeaten league streak. Ahead of the duel, head coach Renée Slegers was questionedContinue reading “Renée Slegers hails Chloe Kelly: “She brings that edge on the pitch””
Manchester derby: City dominate to extend lead at WSL summit
By Catherine MacKenzie and Gethin Thurlow (16/11/25) Above: Manchester City celebrate their third goal. Photo: Naomi Baker/WSL Football. Manchester City secured a comprehensive victory over Manchester United, strengthening their position at the top of the WSL table. Goals from Rebecca Knaak, Khadija Shaw, and a sublime strike from Lauren Hemp -making her first start sinceContinue reading “Manchester derby: City dominate to extend lead at WSL summit”
Arroyo ahead of London City Lionesses test: I welcome the pressure
By Roos Schelen (13/11/25) Above: Villa boss Natalia Arroyo. Photo: Christopher Thomond / The Guardian. Natalia Arroyo does not think lightly of Aston Villa’s meeting with newly promoted London City Lionesses this Sunday. Aston Villa face newly promoted London City Lionesses this Sunday, a team who started the league season with a few losses, whichContinue reading “Arroyo ahead of London City Lionesses test: I welcome the pressure”
Man City survive Everton scare and move to WSL summit
By Damion Arnold (10/11/25) Above: Manchester City huddle. Photo: Manchester City website. Manchester City strengthened their Women’s Super League title ambitions by climbing to the top of the table with a hard-earned win over Everton. On a wet and windy day on Merseyside, Manchester City faced a confident Everton side. With Chelsea dropping points onContinue reading “Man City survive Everton scare and move to WSL summit”
Arroyo ahead of Manchester United clash: “We need to not give them the chance to destroy us”
By Catherine MacKenzie (7/11/25) Above: Natalia Arroyo. Photo: AVWFCOfficial on X. When Aston Villa head to Manchester ahead of Saturday’s duel with Manchester United, it will be with a point to prove. The Villains have been a force to be reckoned with at times this season – such as in the strong draw away atContinue reading “Arroyo ahead of Manchester United clash: “We need to not give them the chance to destroy us””
Ruthless Arsenal put Foxes aside to earn victory
Leicester City 1–4 Arsenal By Tom Coopey (2/11/25) Above: Arsenal celebrate their opening goal Photo: BBC Sport Arsenal claimed three points against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in a comfortable 1-4 win for the visitors. An assured victory from Arsenal saw them maintain their perfect record against Leicester and earn their third winContinue reading “Ruthless Arsenal put Foxes aside to earn victory”
Slegers: Arsenal must find a way through Leicester defence
By Eloise Smallbone (31/10/25) Above: Renée Slegers. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal return to WSL action this Sunday following a lacklustre start to the season. Results have been mixed following their European triumph earlier this summer – a draw at home to Aston Villa and loss away at Manchester City the most troubling. Ahead of theirContinue reading “Slegers: Arsenal must find a way through Leicester defence”
Manchester United are on the up, but will squad depth be their downfall?
Above: Manchester United celebrate scoring a goal earlier this year Photo: @ManUtdWomen on X By Ben Tattoo (31/10/25) The great Mia Hamm once said: “There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one”. Manchester United are certainly embracing grander challenges this season, their first competing in four majorContinue reading “Manchester United are on the up, but will squad depth be their downfall?”
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