Chelsea clinch League Cup and Palace close the gap – Women's Football Weekly
On the podcast today: Chelsea claimed the season's first silverware, edging past Manchester City in the Subway Women's League Cup final to keep their quadruple hopes alive. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. The panel dissects the performance, the key moments, and the controversial state of the Pride Park pitch.
Elsewhere, the WSL saw major shifts as Liverpool stunned Manchester United under the Anfield lights, Arsenal took advantage with a win over Everton, and Crystal Palace's crucial victory over Aston Villa intensified the fight for survival. The panel evaluates the relegation battle and asks what went wrong for Manchester United
Plus, we look ahead to a massive week in the Champions League, discuss the latest from the Championship, and take your questions – all on today's Guardian Women's Football Weekly.
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