BBC Women's Football Weekly

What the report says

BBC Sport’s Women’s Football Weekly looks at a busy weekend in the Women’s Super League and asks whether Chelsea are moving back toward top form under Sonia Bompastor. The programme says Chelsea remain unbeaten in all competitions and are scoring through a range of players, prompting discussion about whether the defending champions are finding their rhythm again. The episode is presented by Ellen White and Ben Haines, with The Guardian’s women’s football writer Tom Garry joining the panel.

A major focus is London City Lionesses, who pushed Manchester City close and were praised for showing they can compete with the league’s established sides. The discussion also highlights Jade Rose’s performances for Manchester City. Arsenal’s dropped points at the Emirates are another talking point, with the show noting the pressure that can build when teams slip up early in the title race. The programme suggests Arsenal face a demanding run of fixtures and need a return to basics.

Elsewhere, the episode features Drew Spence reflecting on breaking the WSL appearance record, and includes discussion of funding changes from FIFA ahead of next summer’s Women’s World Cup. Overall, the broadcast combines analysis of the domestic title picture with individual milestones and broader issues affecting women’s football.