A 2-0 victory over the 3rd place Arsenal on the final day of the season despite only two outfield players on the bench – both of whom were coming back from major injuries; the Aston Villa side of the 2021/22 season would probably be perplexed by how the Aston Villa side of the 2022/23 season […]
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Whether it’s club legends or fresh talent, finding the balance between youth and experienced players is crucial in building a stable and well-rounded squad, both at club and international level. Football leagues across the world have recognised and prided themselves on the display of experienced players and upcoming ballers. Perhaps most notably, the Women’s Super
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Jess Park was just six years of age when she joined her first football team, an under 7s boys team called Elloughton Blackburn Swifts. That was in Brough, a small town just outside of Hull, fast forward 15 years and a 21 year old Jess Park was making her first senior England appearance as she
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Arsenal Women have confirmed that they will play five Women’s Super League games at the Emirates stadium in the 2023/24 season – a rise from the previous three league games played there this season. WSL games have been producing bigger and bigger attendances, with average attendances reported to have increased by 200% since England’s triumph
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The date is May 1st 2022. Coventry United are playing away at relegation rivals Watford knowing only a win would save them from relegation to the third tier. With the scores tied at 0-0 in the 97th minute, Mollie Green lined up a free kick from 30 yards out. Despite all the odds being against
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Arsenal blew the WSL title race wide open with a courageous 2-1 comeback triumph over Man City. A scrambled finish from Frida Leonhardsen Maanum and a wonder strike from Katie McCabe saw the Gunners overturn the first half 1-0 deficit handed to them by Bunny Shaw’s athletic header and move back into the Top 3.
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Arsenal stormed their way into the 5th Round of the FA Cup with a comprehensive 9-0 battering of Leeds United. Goals for Foord, Møller Kühl, Little, Hurtig, Beattie, Agyemang, Pelova and a brace from Blackstenius completed a torrid afternoon for Leeds United, and gave plenty for a bouncing Meadow Park to celebrate. The tie was
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Arsenal missed the chance to take control of the WSL title race last week, as Sam Kerr’s late header meant that the points were shared at Emirates Stadium. Kim Little’s second half penalty looked to have been enough to secure all 3 points, but instead, Arsenal were left rueing what might have been. It’s the
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Arsenal vs Manchester United. Photo by Charlotte Webber. Arsenal’s 14 match winning run came to a screeching halt as they deservedly lost 3-2 to Manchester United in a thrilling counter at Emirates Stadium. A see-saw contest saw Arsenal overcome a dreadful first half to lead with 5 minutes to go, only to implode in
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“I think it’s a bit of a surreal time”, says Emma Thompson. The 18-years-old striker signed her first professional contract with Chelsea this summer, before joining 2nd league outfit Lewes LFC on loan. She added: “Growing up, all I did was play football. (…) For that to sort of turn into now being my job
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