46 h. ago The B team? First XIs packed with players whose names begin with same letter | The Knowledge

Plus: a 972 score in Scrabble, the same stadium name across multiple grounds, and 48 league appearances in one seasonMail us with your questions and answers“The other day in their Women’s Champions League match against Manchester City, Chelsea fielded a back four of Bronze, Bright, Björn and Baltimore,” emails Asad Butt. “Are there other examples of this in defence, midfield or attack?”Back in 2017, we answered a question regarding men’s teams fielding three or more players with the same first name, with five Johns starting in an England XI against Switzerland in 1948: John Aston, John Haines, John Hancocks, John (‘Jack’) Rowley and John (‘Jackie’) Milburn all featuring. As mentioned by Asad, Chelsea fielded a back four beginning with the same surname letter against Manchester City earlier this month (plus Aggie Beever-Jones in the first leg). But we can do better than that. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Arsenal and Chelsea a step closer to European glory – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders and Tom Garry to discuss a dramatic week for the women’s gameOn this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly: the panel discuss both Arsenal and Chelsea’s progression into the semi-finals of the Champions League.With the international break looming, the relegation battle is on. Liverpool lost at home against Aston Villa, who moved out of the drop zone and four points clear of Crystal Palace. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Chelsea obliterate Man City to send Champions League statement to familiar foe

Chelsea 3-0 Manchester City (Chelsea win 3-2 on aggregate): A first-half blitz turned this quarter-final around and set up a semi-final clash with Barcelona

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7 d. ago Chelsea vs Man City LIVE: Hosts complete comeback to reach Women’s Champions League semi

Chelsea 3-0 Manchester City (Chelsea win 3-2 on aggregate): The hosts had trailed 2-0 after the first leg but came roaring back at Stamford Bridge

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7 d. ago Chelsea vs Man City LIVE: Hosts complete comeback in Women’s Champions League quarter

Chelsea trail 2-0 on aggregate heading into the return leg at Stamford Bridge

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7 d. ago Chelsea vs Man City LIVE: Hosts score early goal and chase comeback in Women’s Champions League quarter

Chelsea trail 2-0 on aggregate heading into the return leg at Stamford Bridge

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7 d. ago Chelsea vs Man City LIVE: Changes for both teams ahead of crucial Women’s Champions League clash

Chelsea trail 2-0 on aggregate heading into the return leg at Stamford Bridge

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7 d. ago Chelsea vs Man City LIVE: Changes expected for both teams ahead of crucial Women’s Champions League clash

Sonia Bompastor’s side trail 2-0 on aggregate after defeat at Joie Stadium

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7 d. ago Renee Slegers praises ‘dominant’ Arsenal for overcoming Champions League ‘setback’

The Gunners overturned a two-goal deficit to win their quarter-final tie 3-2 on aggregate at the Emirates Stadium

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7 d. ago How to watch Chelsea vs Man City FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Champions League today

The fourth and final instalment between these two sides this season takes place at Stamford Bridge tonight

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8 d. ago Arsenal: Alessia Russo reveals what 'VAR ruined' in comeback win as belief over Champions League success grows

The Gunners will face Lyon in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals next month, meaning a reunion with Joe Montemurro

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8 d. ago Arsenal save their season as Chloe Kelly’s redemption sparks stunning comeback

Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid (Arsenal win 3-2 on aggregate): The Gunners completed a sensational comeback as they overturned a two-goal deficit to reach the semi-finals

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8 d. ago Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE: Gunners complete stunning comeback to reach Women’s Champions League semi

Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid (Arsenal win 3-2 on aggregate): Alessia Russo scored twice as the Gunners pulled off a brilliant comeback at the Emirates

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8 d. ago Alessia Russo goals inspire Arsenal to magical Champions League comeback on great night against Real Madrid

Arsenal produce a stunning comeback to book place in Women’s Champions League semi-final against Lyon

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8 d. ago Clinical Russo leads Arsenal to epic comeback victory against Real Madrid

Arsenal laid their Champions League credentials out on the crisp Emirates stadium pitch, a remarkable 3-0 victory ensuring their passage to the semi-finals.This was arguably the Gunners’ finest performance of the season, Kim Little was metronomic, Leah Williamson elite, Mariona Caldentey hungry, Alessia Russo clinical and Chloe Kelly unplayable, as they utterly dominated from start to finish in front of a record quarter-final crowd of 22,517 fans. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE: Gunners lead in Women’s Champions League quarter

Arsenal lost 2-0 in the first leg and have a big task on their hands tonight if they to reach the semi-finals

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8 d. ago Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE: Gunners chasing comeback in second leg of Women’s Champions League quarter

Arsenal lost 2-0 in the first leg and have a big task on their hands tonight if they to reach the semi-finals

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8 d. ago Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE: Gunners require comeback in second leg of Women’s Champions League quarter

Arsenal lost 2-0 in the first leg and have a big task on their hands tonight if they to reach the semi-finals

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8 d. ago How to watch Arsenal vs Real Madrid FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Champions League today

A huge task awaits Arsenal in Europe at the Emirates Stadium tonight

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2 w. ago World Sevens Football: who will be taking part and how will it work?

Organisers of the new $1m seven-a-side series say new format will have ‘lots of freedom of expression’ Following the announcement of a new, lucrative women’s seven-a-side series – called World Sevens Football and offering the winning team a cash prize that rivals that of the Women’s Champions League – what else do we know about this new event? Continue reading...

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