By Catherine MacKenzie (02/05/2025) Above: United boss Marc Skinner. Photo: Martin Rickett / PA. A derby day in Manchester is always special. This Sunday, Manchester United face cross-city foes Manchester City at Old Trafford, a pivotal game in the race to finish in the top three of the Women’s Super League. United are currently fourContinue reading “Skinner: “We want to qualify for the Champions League””
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What went wrong for Arsenal at Villa Park?
Aston Villa 5 – 2 Arsenal By Ella McShane (1/5/25) Above: Arsenal huddle after losing 5-2. Photo: Arsenal Women. With a win at Villa Park, Arsenal would have put pressure on Chelsea at the top of the Women’s Super League. Mere days after their blockbuster performance that knocked Olympique Lyonnais out of the champions league,Continue reading “What went wrong for Arsenal at Villa Park?”
Chelsea edge past Manchester United to win sixth consecutive title
Manchester United 0 – 1 Chelsea By Boh Blythin (30/4/25) Above: Chelsea celebrate their sixth successive league win. Photo: @ChelseaFCW on X. Ahead of the game, Arsenal lost to Aston Villa, meaning that Chelsea would be crowned champions with two games to spare if they avoided a loss to Manchester United. In a tight duelContinue reading “Chelsea edge past Manchester United to win sixth consecutive title”
Martinez shines as Hammers relegate Palace
Crystal Palace 1-7 West Ham United By Ella McShane (28/04/25) Above: The West Ham team that put seven past Crystal Palace. Photo: @westhamwomen on Twitter West Ham United dominate Crystal Palace in a season defining afternoon at Sutton United Football Club. An uncontrolled opening 15 minutes, made for a frustrating start for Crystal Palace andContinue reading “Martinez shines as Hammers relegate Palace “
Lauren Hemp powers City to crucial victory on injury return
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”
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”
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””
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