Extra: Meet Carina Schlüter, the footballer and future doctor!
Ben Haines chats to Carina Schlüter, the goalkeeper executing the ultimate balancing act: playing in the Champions League whilst studying to become a doctor! Carina shares with Ben what it’s like to balance studying to become a physician with playing in the Champions League, details the support of her club SKN St. Pölten when it comes to managing her schedule and her ambition to combine both of her dreams for as long as possible.Women's football commentaries this week:
Arsenal v Real Madrid, Champions League - Wednesday 19th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live
Chelsea v Barcelona, Champions League - Thursday 20th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live
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Lionesses squad, Chelsea drop points & Spurs impress
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie chat the England squad announcement and Sarina Wiegman addresses the fallout out from Mary Earps' book. Ellen and Jen talk environment and culture plus goalkeepers with just one cap between the three keepers for the Lionesses upcoming friendlies against China and Ghana. It’s points dropped for Chelsea after their draw to bottom of the league Liverpool, why are things not clicking for Sonia Bompastor’s side? The team talk why Spurs are doing so well after they held Arsenal to a draw in the North London derby. The Champions League continues this week with huge fixtures for Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea, who face Barcelona, again!Timecodes:
02:30 England squad announcement
05:45 Sarina Wiegman on Earps
12:30 Ellen on Sarina
17:40 Goalkeepers
21:45 What’s up with Chelsea?
31:20 Spurs & North London derby
38:30 Champions LeagueCommentaries coming up this week
Arsenal v Real Madrid on 5 Live Sport on Wednesday 19th November, kick off 2000
Chelsea v Barcelona on 5 Live Sport on Thursday 20th November, kick off 2000
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Extra: Erin Cuthbert on Barcelona, business studies and her longevity at Chelsea
Ahead of another Champions League meeting with Barcelona, Ben Haines heads down to Cobham to catch up with Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert. The pair reflect on past meetings between the two clubs, the good and the bad, and whether this game will be any different as a one-off clash. As Chelsea's record appearance holder in the Women's Champions League, Erin reflects on her longevity in the side. Plus, Erin talks about her love of learning and how this could provide a secret weapon on the pitch!TIMECODES:
1m 55s - Erin on facing Barcelona in the Champions League, again
3m 25s - Erin’s memories of previous fixtures
7ms - How do you prepare for Barcelona and praise for Patri Guijarro
8m 55s - Erin on her longevity at Chelsea and ‘survival of the fittest’
11m 30s - Erin on her love of studying and learning Spanish
13m 55s - Erin on her friendship with ‘T4’
16m 35s - Will Chelsea prepare any differently this time around
17m45s - Erin’s message to Chelsea fansWomen's football commentaries this week:
Arsenal v Real Madrid, Champions League - Wednesday 19th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live
Chelsea v Barcelona, Champions League - Thursday 20th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live
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Extra: At home with Fran Kirby
Fran Kirby welcomes BBC Sport presenter Liam Loftus to her home for a BBQ to discuss life off the pitch, her amazing football career and she reflects on the ‘terrifying’ heart condition that changed her life.Live commentary of Spurs v Arsenal on 5 Live Sport on Sunday 16th November, kick off is at 14:30.
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VAR debate, Manchester City go top & Liverpool denied first win
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie chat Arsenal Chelsea controversy and should the WSL get VAR? Manchester City have gone top of the table ahead of the derby at the weekend with the team talking the mentality shift for City to find a way to win. Jen and Ellen talk Freya Godfrey’s performance for London City Lionesses as they beat high flying Spurs. At the other end of the table West Ham and Liverpool both got their first points of the season but both conceded late in extra time. Timecodes:
01:30 Arsenal v Chelsea spectacle
06:45 Referee decisions
09:40 VAR?
18:30 London City Lionesses
24:20 Manchester City & title race
32:30 West Ham & Liverpool Live commentary of Spurs v Arsenal on 5 Live Sport on Sunday 16th November, kick off is at 14:30.
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