Brighton stun Arsenal in FA Cup as WSL 2 title race heats up – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Anne-Marie Batson to review the FA Cup quarter-finals and assess a dramatic run-in at both ends of the WSL 2 table On today’s pod: Brighton produced the shock of the FA Cup quarter-finals with a deserved win over Arsenal at Meadow Park , while Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool also booked their places in the last four. The panel discuss Fran Kirby’s influence, Chelsea’s narrow win over Tottenham and Liverpool’s extra-time victory against Charlton. Elsewhere, the panel reflects on Birmingham City’s impressive showing against Manchester City, Charlton’s resilience and what the semi-final draw means, with Chelsea set to host City and Liverpool taking on Brighton for a place in the final. Plus: the WSL 2 title race takes centre stage. The panel assesses Birmingham City’s surge to the top, Charlton’s wobble and Crystal Palace’s late push, while also examining a tense relegation battle between Ipswich and Portsmouth. Also, attention turns to the international break as England prepare to face Spain in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Wembley, with the panel going over the injuries, tactical battles and what could decide the game. Sign up for our women’s football newsletter – all you need to do is search “Moving the Goalposts sign up” or follow this link . Continue reading...

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