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Close contests, dream debuts & transfer records

Close contests, dream debuts & transfer records

Update: 2025-09-09
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Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and The Guardian’s Tom Garry reflect on the opening weekend of the WSL season. Ellen talks Olivia Smith’s wonder goal for Arsenal in front of 38,000 fans at the Emirates.

The team chat Chelsea’s win over Manchester City and new signing Ellie Carpenter impressing. It was a dream debut for Everton's Ornella Vignola with a hat-trick at Anfield during Everton’s 4-1 win over Liverpool.

Hear from Ella Toone on her hopes for Manchester United’s Champions League qualification.

Plus Ben rounds up all the transfer business, including a record breaking signing for London City Lionesses in French international Grace Geyoro!

Timecodes:
01:00 A Swiss reunion!
03:20 Olivia Smith. WOW.
07:30 Beth Mead assist Queen
13:20 Lauren Hemp position?
15:20 Manchester United impress & Ella Toone
21:30 Everton come out firing
30:30 Transfer round up

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Close contests, dream debuts & transfer records

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