4 h. ago London City Lionesses promoted to Women's Super League after clinching Women's Championship title

London City Lionesses promoted to Women's Super League after clinching Women's Championship title  Sky Sports

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6 h. ago Manchester United seal Women’s Champions League slot after derby draw, and more: WSL – clockwatch

Updates from across the WSL and the Championship title deciderMail Emillia | Live scores | Read Moving the GoalpostsAnd we’re under way now at Anfield!United kick off proceedings at Old Trafford! Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Manchester United Women secure Champions League football after feisty derby vs Man City

Marc Skinner's side secured a draw, which was all they needed, against rivals Man City in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

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12 h. ago Champions Liverpool travel to Chelsea, West Ham v Spurs and WSL Manchester derby – live

Writer Q&A, fan views, plus the latest news and previewsToday’s fixtures | Latest tables | And email matchday liveEvanilson crowns Bournemouth’s comeback win at ArsenalTielemans keeps Villa racing for Europe as Fulham falterHirst and Ipswich spoil Everton’s farewell partyVardy lifts Leicester and keeps Saints on 11 pointsFarke proud of Leeds but more pain for Luton after relegationHello and welcome to live coverage of a Sunday packed with Big Timetm football, follow along for the latest news and previews ahead of today’s action. We get underway with the live action at midday, as Emillia Hawkins brings you a WSL clockwatch for the Manchster derby, which has serious implications for European qualification, with a side serving of Merseyside derby, which is more about civic pride, and runs through until the conclusion of Premier League champions Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea.Liverpool v Everton (midday)Manchester United v Manchester City (midday)Crystal Palace v Leicester City (2pm)To...

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57 h. ago Maguire urges United’s senior players to ‘step up’ and seal Europa League final spot

United won first leg 3-0 against Athletic BilbaoSenior players ‘need to handle these moments’Harry Maguire has urged Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United’s other senior players to “step up” and ensure the team seal a Europa League final berth in Thursday’s semi-final second leg at Old Trafford after their 3-0 dismantling of Athletic Bilbao.A Casemiro header and two Bruno Fernandes goals at San Mamés make United firm favourites to return to the stadium for the final, potentially against Tottenham, who are 3-1 up against Bodø/Glimt. Maguire was asked what the greatest threat was to United’s progress. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Follow the Champions League and Lionesses latest with Women’s Football News

Get the latest news from the WSL, England and the Champions League in the latest edition of Women's Football News

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60 h. ago Scott McTominay response to major Man United Europa League statement speaks volumes

Latest Manchester United news as Scott McTominay sends his seal of approval after United's 3-0 Europa League semi-final win over Athletic Bilbao

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3 d. ago Manchester United get second chance of Champions League qualification in derby clash vs Man City

City and United will battle it out at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon for a place in the Women's Champions League next season

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5 d. ago Arsenal book their spot in the Champions League final – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel to discuss Arsenal’s win, Chelsea’s loss and latest action across the WSL and the ChampionshipOn this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly, Faye is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel. The panel discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 second-leg victory over Lyon, the north London side knocking out the eight-time European champions and securing their place in the final. However, it won’t be a full English affair after Chelsea’s dreams were dashed by a rampant Barcelona.The panel review the latest action across the Women’s Super League and the Championship as the season nears its conclusion and relegation spots are confirmed. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Little’s beating heart crucial as Arsenal look forward to Barcelona final

Midfielder may finally get her due against defending champions after authoritative display in the Champions League semi-finalAs the sun set around the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, the celebrations began for Arsenal on Sunday. There were shouts of joy as the weight of what they had just achieved dawned on the players, having reached a Champions League final for the first time since the club won it in 2007.The team’s leader, the normally stoic Kim Little had tears in her eyes. She was soon joined by Lia Wälti who came over to her midfield colleague and wrapped her in a long embrace, a quiet moment of triumph in the mayhem. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Arsenal: Renee Slegers hails investment in women's football after Champions League final progress

Gunners staged a remarkable comeback to oust Lyon and tee up Barcelona showpiece in Lisbon on May 24

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7 d. ago Arsenal into Women’s Champions League final with stunning comeback win over Lyon

Arsenal 4-1 Lyon (5-3 on aggregate): Gunners stun five-time champions to reach only a second-ever final

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7 d. ago Arsenal trio stage stunning comeback against Lyon to book WCL final place

Arsenal reached their first Women’s Champions League final since 2007 with an impressive comeback victory in France. They defeated Lyon 4-1 at the Groupama Stadium thanks to an own goal from Christiane Endler and strikes from Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo and Caitlin Foord.On a beautifully balmy day in the south east of France, there was a discernible buzz around the Groupama Stadium. The local bars were awash with fans, enjoying the afternoon sun in nervous anticipation for the match ahead. Among them, the several hundred travelling Arsenal fans, decked out in their customary red and white, seemed in a jubilant if wary mood as they contemplated their side’s chances. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Slegers ‘so proud’ as Arsenal book WCL final place after stunning comeback

Arsenal stunned Lyon to reach their first Women’s Champions League final since 2007, as Renée Slegers’s side produced a mature display full of desire, resilience and attacking brilliance to secure an impressive comeback in France. They beat the last season’s runners-up 4-1 thanks to an own goal from Christiane Endler and strikes from Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo and Caitlin Foord.The final in May will be the first of Slegers’s fledgling management career. The 36-year-old was delighted with her team’s success as they reached a European final at her first attempt. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Barcelona show their maestro quality to flourish on the biggest stagee | Jonathan Liew

Spanish giants show class against elite Women’s Champions League opponents, but Chelsea face more soul-searchingClàudia Pina scores. You know it’s a good goal because the moment it hits the net, Barcelona’s substitutes scramble forward to the front of the dugout, desperate to watch it again on the replay screen. Meanwhile, a few yards away Sonia Bompastor turns to the Chelsea bench and smiles weakly. A yeah-fair-play smile. A what-can-you-do smile.Pina’s goal makes it 7-1 to Barcelona on aggregate, there are still more than 45 minutes to play, and we have reached the point in this Champions League semi-final when it almost begins to feel rude that Uefa insisted Barcelona fly over to play this second leg. Imagine the aircraft emissions and single-use plastic glasses that could have been saved simply by abandoning the pretenice that this was a meaningful contest. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Barcelona show their maestro quality on blue Sunday for outmatched Chelsea | Jonathan Liew

Spanish giants show class against elite Women’s Champions League opponents, but Chelsea face more soul-searchingClàudia Pina scores. You know it’s a good goal because the moment it hits the net, Barcelona’s substitutes scramble forward to the front of the dugout, desperate to watch it again on the replay screen. Meanwhile, a few yards away Sonia Bompastor turns to the Chelsea bench and smiles weakly. A yeah-fair-play smile. A what-can-you-do smile.Pina’s goal makes it 7-1 to Barcelona on aggregate, there are still more than 45 minutes to play, and we have reached the point in this Champions League semi-final when it almost begins to feel rude that Uefa insisted Barcelona fly over to play this second leg. Imagine the aircraft emissions and single-use plastic glasses that could have been saved simply by abandoning the pretenice that this was a meaningful contest. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Women's Champions League: Arsenal stun Lyon as thrashing sets up blockbuster final against Barcelona

Gunners overcome first-leg deficit with stunning display in France

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7 d. ago Chelsea humbled by Barcelona and Bonmatí in bruising WCL semi

Chelsea suffered a chastening defeat as the holders Barcelona cruised through to their fifth consecutive Women’s Champions League final with an 8-2 aggregate victory that demonstrated a sizeable gulf in quality between the two teams.The result emphatically ended Chelsea’s hopes of lifting a quadruple of major trophies this season, at the start of week when they could be crowned Women’s Super League champions, and kept this peerless Barcelona team on course to lift their third straight European title. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago How Barcelona’s rampant win over Chelsea exposed the gulf in class the WSL must conquer

Chelsea 1-4 Barcelona (2-8 on aggregate): Spanish giants demonstrated their superior class with another dominant display

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7 d. ago Chelsea vs Barcelona LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and reaction after emphatic loss

Chelsea have a mountain to climb if they are to progress to the UWCL final

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