BBC Women's Football Weekly

Ellen White and Ben Haines are back, joined by The Guardian’s women’s football writer Tom Garry, to break down a big weekend of domestic action.
London City Lionesses pushed the defending champions all the way on Sunday, proving they can compete with the WSL elite. The panel dissect where the ambitious side fell short and highlight Jade Rose's standout form for Manchetser City.
The team also take a deeper look into Chelsea’s season so far. With Sonia Bompastor’s side unbeaten in all competitions and goals coming from everywhere, are they starting to get back to their best?
Elsewhere, Arsenal dropped points at the Emirates again. With a daunting run of fixtures ahead, how do they get back to basics? Plus, Drew Spence reflects on breaking the all-time WSL appearance record in an chat with Em Sanders and Tom breaks down some funding news from FIFA ahead of the World Cup next summer.
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ellen and Ben are back are joined by The Guardian’s women’s football writer, Tom Garry!
02:30 - London City Lionesses impress in a thriller against Manchester City.
14:07 - Arsenal draw again at the Emirate with trickier fixtures ahead.
24:35 - Drew Spence chats to Em Sanders after breaking the WSL appearance record.
29:00 - What’s going right for Chelsea?
40:38 - This week’s Golden Goggles award.
44:12 - FIFA agrees to increase preparation money for the Women’s World Cup.

Ellen White and Ben Haines are back together in the studio, and they're joined by WSL and England legend, Steph Houghton!
The team break down a blockbuster weekend of derbies, from Manchester United ending City's 100% start to Arsenal’s north London derby comeback, reliving pressure on both the team and manager Renee Slegers.
Ellen and Steph also discuss the progress Manchester United have made since the start of the season, Drew Spence's longevity as she equals the all-time WSL appearance record and Bunny Shaw’s ability to always be ready for showtime!
Plus, the Champions League returns for matchday 3, so our trio look ahead to the return of European nights with all three English clubs at home.
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ellen White and Ben Haines are back in the studio together.
01:20 - Steph Houghton joins the team!
02:50 - Reaction to the Manchester derby as United end City's 100% start.
Bunny Shaw proves she’s always ready for showtime and how have United turned their WSL form around?
22:11 - Arsenal come from behind to beat Spurs in the north London derby.
28:24 - Was Arsenal’s winning penalty a controversial one?
33:40 - Drew Spence equals the all-time WSL appearance record.
36:32 - London City Lionesses held to a draw by Liverpool with tough challenges ahead.
40:20 - UWCL preview as the competition returns for matchday 3.

Ellen White and Ben Haines are back and Ellen starts by telling us about an exciting new job role. Joined by Em Sanders, the team react to Sarina Wiegman’s two-year contract extension with England and unveil the inaugural ‘Golden Goggles’ award for the best celebration of the week!
There’s a WSL debrief focusing on the standout performances of Lauren James, Daniëlle van de Donk, and Océane Hurtré so far this season. Plus, we look at the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s derby games in North London and Manchester.
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ellen and Ben are back and Ellen has a new job!
02:00 - Em Sanders is back on the pod too!
03:05 - England manager Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year contract extension.
17:20 - Our new ‘Golden Goggles’ award!
21:00 - Debrief of the WSL looking at three standout players, starting with Chelsea’s Lauren James.
27:00 - London City Lionesses’ unsung hero, Daniëlle van de Donk.
31:10 - Arsenal v Birmingham City, with a focus on Océane Hurtré.
39:05 - Look ahead to this weekend’s WSL derbies, starting with the north London derby.
44:50 - Preview of the Manchester derby.

Katie Smith is joined by former England goalkeeper, Rachel Brown-Finnis, and 5 Live commentator Vicki Sparks to react to England’s 5-0 win (8-1 on aggregate) over Greece which sees them progress to round two of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs.
After lacking a clinical edge in the first-leg, the Lionesses were far more ruthless at home, plus we saw two more debuts for Lexi Potter and Freya Godfrey.
The team discuss whether Sarina Wiegman has become more tactically flexible when it comes to her starting XI and whether Maya Le Tissier’s standout performances at right-back have posed the question: can both she and Lucy Bronze start for the national team?
Plus, Rob Schofield is down in the tunnel to get reaction from Alessia Russo, Grace Fisk and Sarina Wiegman.
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Reaction to a more ruthless England performance.
06:50 - Alessia Russo interview
08:40 - Lexi Potter’s debut and Sarina Wiegman making more changes to her starting XI.
17:20 - Grace Fisk interview.
19:35 - Should Maya Le Tissier and Lucy Bronze play together for England?
25:20 - Sarina Wiegman interview.

Ellen White and Ben Haines are back and this week they’re joined by England legend and Brighton midfielder Fran Kirby!
Together, the trio look back on England’s 3-1 victory against Greece in the first-leg of their World Cup play-off semi-final - from debutants and Maya Le Tissier impressing at right-back to asking how the Lionesses can become more ruthless in front of goal. Vicki Sparks also chats to Keira Walsh and Sarina Wiegman ahead of the second leg on Tuesday evening at the King Power stadium in Leicester.
Elsewhere across the international break, there were away wins for Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland in their play-off games, as well as a welcome return to the field for Chelsea captain Erin Cuthbert.
Fran also gives us an insight into life at Brighton under new boss Arturo Ruiz before previewing some crucial fixtures across the WSL this weekend.
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ellen and Ben are back with Fran Kirby as their special guest!
03:31 - Review of the Lionesses 3-1 against Greece in Crete.
12:20 - Would you like to see the Lionesses celebrate goals more?
15:50 - What are the positives for England? Debutants and Maya Le Tissier at right-back.
22:40 - How can England be more ruthless going forward?
27:00 - Keira Walsh and Sarina Wiegman chat to Vicki Sparks ahead of the second leg.
33:50 - Round up of the other home nations involved in World Cup qualifying.
37:31 - USA v Spain friendlies, a glimpse of what could be a huge game at the World Cup.
40:10 - WSL preview, starting with Fran’s insight into life at Brighton under Arturo Ruiz.
47:00 - Spurs will be tested over the next couple of weeks.
49:45 - A chance for Arsenal to start fresh against Birmingham?