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Arsenal eye full-back Batlle amid Barcelona's financial crisis
Arsenal are reportedly in talks to sign Ona Batlle in the summer when her Barcelona contract expires. The Gunners have a wealth of options at full-back, including Smilla Holmberg, Taylor Hinds, Katie McCabe, and Emily Fox but it appears they have their sights set on the 26-year-old. Barcelona are at risk of losing Batlle and team-mate Alexia Putellas, who are both out of contract at the end of the season.
30 Jan 2026
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Jill Scott exclusive: Following Beckham & FIFA WCC predictions
For the first time in history, women's football is going to crown a club as, officially, the best in the world. After years and years of planning, FIFA have created competitions akin to the men's Club World Cup and Intercontinental Cups. This week, Arsenal, Gotham FC, Corinthians and AS FAR will compete in the semi-finals of the inaugural Women's Champions Cup.
28 Jan 2026
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Russo bags brace as Arsenal ease into WCC final
Arsenal thumped African Champions League holders AS FAR Rabat 6-0 in the semi-final of the inaugural Women's Champions Cup on Wednesday after a dominant performance that was capped by two goals from England striker Alessia Russo. The Gunners will now head into Sunday's final, at the Emirates Stadium, against Brazilian side Corinthians.
28 Jan 2026
London City Lionesses v Manchester City - Barclays Women's Super League
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Shaw to the rescue as Man City go NINE clear at top of WSL
Khadija Shaw's late goal ensured Manchester City went nine points clear at the top of the Women's Super League with a battling 2-1 win at London City Lionesses. Kerolin gave the visitors an early lead but the hosts levelled after the hour mark in deserved fashion from Freya Godfrey's thunderbolt. But Shaw ensured the league leaders came away with all three points to inch them closer to their first WSL title since 2016.
25 Jan 2026
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Congrats, Man City! Bompastor admits WSL title is 'probably gone'
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor has conceded her side are unlikely to win the Women's Super League this season after defeat to Arsenal left them six points behind leaders Manchester City having played a game more. The Blues were beaten for the second time in their last three home games.
25 Jan 2026
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Barca star Alexia tipped to make sensational WSL transfer
Women's Super League side London City Lionesses have been tipped to complete the 'landmark' signing of Barcelona star Alexia Putellas this month. The 31-year-old has enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with Barcelona since joining the Spanish giants from Levante in 2012, which includes the Primera Division nine times and the Champions League three times.
26 Jan 2026
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Title race over?! Kerr goes missing as Chelsea suffer damning defeat
Chelsea were handed a major blow to their hopes of retaining the Women's Super League title as they were beaten 2-0 at Stamford Bridge by London rivals Arsenal on Saturday. The visiting Gunners struck twice in the second half through Beth Mead and Mariona Caldentey, with the Blues failing to come up with a response. They are now in danger of the current gap to leaders Manchester City increasing to nine points by the end of the weekend.
24 Jan 2026
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Man Utd edge past Arsenal to reach maiden League Cup final
Manchester United reached their first Women's League Cup final by beating record champions Arsenal 1-0 in the semi-finals on Wednesday. Elisabeth Terland scored the only goal of the game as the Red Devils kept their third successive clean sheet against the Gunners, who were reduced to ten players when Olivia Smith was sent off at the Mangata Developments Stadium.
21 Jan 2026
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Barcelona star Putellas launches eye-catching new logo with Nike
Barcelona and Spain star Alexia Putellas has launched a new logo in collaboration with Nike, stepping onto the stage as a global icon in women’s football and a worldwide role model.
25 Jan 2026

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Arsenal's Lionesses prospect learning from the USWNT's best
Arsenal have had their fair share of success stories over the years when it comes to the women's side of the academy. Leah Williamson, England's two-time European Championship-winning captain, and Lotte Wubben-Moy, also part of those triumphs with the Lionesses, are two of the most high-profiles examples of players who have progressed through the youth set-up and become key members of the first team - and they will not be the last.
9 Jan 2026
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Lionesses boss Wiegman named honorary dame in New Year Honours list
England Women's manager Sarina Wiegman has been made an honorary dame in the New Year Honours List, after guiding the Lionesses to European Championship glory last summer. Arsenal captain Leah Williamson, as well as several team-mates, have also received gongs following the triumph in Switzerland.
30 Dec 2025
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Exclusive: England on 'difficult' Chelsea exit & Spurs' revival
Bethany England remembers vividly the first time she won the League Cup. There were just five minutes remaining when Leah Williamson levelled the scores for Arsenal at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground, putting the 2020 final on the brink of extra time. But then, basically on the goal line at the other end, England popped up with the stoppage time winner for Chelsea, as Emma Hayes’ Blues filled a frustrating gap in an otherwise bulging trophy cabinet.
20 Dec 2025
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Lionesses boss Wiegman wins Coach of the Year at SPOTY
Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman has picked up the Coach of the Year award at the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony following another Euros success for England. Wiegman finished top of the pile in the voting for the award after guiding England to a second straight European Championship victory in Switzerland last summer. Michelle Agyemang was also celebrating after being named the Young Sports Personality of the Year.
18 Dec 2025

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Magnificent Mead downs Chelsea to hand Man City huge advantage
Arsenal were imperious at Chelsea in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off as second-half goals from Beth Mead and Mariona Caldentey saw the Gunners claim a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge. They moved to within one point of their capital rivals in the Women's Super League table as Renee Slegers' side returned to north London with a huge three points in tow.
24 Jan 2026
Spain v Switzerland - UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Quarter-Final
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Lehmann returns to WSL after five-month spell with Como
Alisha Lehmann has completed a sensational return to the Women’s Super League by joining Leicester City on a contract until 2028. The world’s most-followed female footballer has brought an end to her five-month spell with Italian side Como to bolster the Foxes’ ranks as they look to secure their top-flight status, with a potential debut against former club West Ham United pencilled in for this Sunday.
22 Jan 2026
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Arsenal hold 'concrete talks' with Stanway over WSL return
Arsenal are reportedly exploring a deal for Bayern Munich star Georgia Stanway, who will be a free agent this summer. The England international has spent nearly four years at the German giants but earlier this month, the midfielder announced that this season would be her last there. Now, clubs are clamouring for her signature, but it is not yet certain where she is heading next.
15 Jan 2026
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USWNT star Coffey completes transfer to Man City
United States Women's national team star Sam Coffey has completed a move from the Portland Thorns to Manchester City, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract with the current Women's Super League leaders.
14 Jan 2026