England scoring from a retaken penalty in a world cup opener - how very 2023 of us

Set piece again ole ole

Tottenham have signed the Scotland forward Kirsty Hanson from Aston Villa. The Guardian understands the north London club triggered a released clause in her AVFC contract and fought off competition to sign her. Hanson was keen to work with Martin Ho again and has signed a long-term deal. #SpursWomen

Arsenal do not have the depth to finish this game late in the game, they need to finish their chances in this half.

I do love to welcome the new year to the soundtrack of a @robyniocowen.bsky.social commentary

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Ola! We were the only outlet outside of Portugal to cover the game last night. That’s not a shot at anyone else, budgets are tight and there are lots of things to cover! Arseblog News paid to cover it, as the site has for many years now.

Lovely bit of analysis this. Really highlights the important little steps we are building on.

A very good article. A critical part of this is listening to the fans. I have a good feeling about this. Everton can be the next Arsenal.

This.

I was chatting with a friend about judging the POTT better. It ended up being a combo of having impact every minute on the pitch, influencing the impact of a match the most and the performances that you can't forget. For me, I will never forget Williamson's performance in the UWCL final.

I'm hearing @robyniocowen.bsky.social comms from the winning moment everywhere. It's genius. How does she find the perfect words for a moment of history every time.

Cannot be said enough

We've seen this kind of frustrating games before with arsenal in past times. We need some impact subs to change it.

An insightful read.

Mead is so good at assists

The power behind a Chloe Kelly shot is incredible

Champions league winner Beth Mead scores a classic Beth Mead goal for England

POTM Arsenal's champions league winner Alessia Russo you say?

Robbed

So many incredible performances in the first half. LJ, Russo, Hampton, Stanway. The whole team have arrived

Hmm did I miss a good goal based on all of this ballon d'or chat? Make sense arsenal did win the champions league.

For Arsenal fans wanting to watch - or finding themselves watching- the euros. A profile on each of the Arsenal players at the tournament and their respective contexts 👇🏻🔴⚪️

The icon we all needed back in red and white again

The UWCL qualifying round draws happen today but Arsenal, of course, are not involved because they won the Champions League and the team that wins the Champions League (aka the champions of Europe) goes straight into the league phase as the winners and defending champions of Europe.

Please don't interpret this as a cry for help because things are fine, but I am available for written / podcast / radio work for the Euros. Not going on hols till after the tournament so I am around and UK based for the entirety.

I am wondering if there are any journalistic pieces in the works about the increasing state of stewarding and rules at women's football games. The champions league was hosted in a very hot city and sun cream and water was confiscated before entering the stadium.

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This.

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I've been wondering what would finally set me off 😭 after an incredible weekend and it ended up being this podcast. @jamiespangher.bsky.social and @tim-stillman.bsky.social have done a stunning job once again.

Very interesting stats and not just because I am an Arsenal fan. These numbers do indicate a lot of luck on the final points tally for Chelsea. It may not matter next season as they settle or their success could hide problems. Promising start for Renee.

Public voting for manager of the season is out. Renée has been immense. Deserves this for the transformation she has overseen. Let's go Arsenal fans. xd.wayin.com/display/cont...

😎 keeping the record alive

Keep them coming Arsenal, with got records to keep, trophies to win.

We were so nervous passing out from the back today and Brighton had our number on it - a big part of the problem but if we put away that chance in the 5th minute I think things go our way.

1-1 Foord

Hopefully things work out and tonight is a game we mostly forget about. Now villa have beaten us and city so effectively, I hope they make room to do it to Chelsea next season.

@tim-stillman.bsky.social Russo is now top of the golden boot race 👀

Incredible podcast once again. I actually disagree with Tim about Arsenal trend in comebacks. When the pitch is a problem, nerves get to us or the refs feel against us we regress a little to the pre renee era. Then we learn for leg 2. But I also think we are changing.

And with Arsenal's win and progression to the final, the English UWCL coefficient will be at least second for the 2026/2027 season. This gives the WSL runner up a direct qualification to the UWCL.

I am so relieved.

Taking off Beth was a silly move. Completely agree.

🗣️ Mariona Caldentey “We are here because we deserve to be here. We have to believe that. Now we face Lyon, that’s a top team and we have to respect that, but we have to have no fear.” #UWCL #AWFC

Let's use this one club thing to our advantage. Fuel each other.

Renée Slegers says Mikel Arteta was inspired by Arsenal W’s comeback against Real Madrid. “Mikel said it was inspirational. Now you look at what they did against Madrid, it was so strong. They look like a team and that’s why they won against Madrid. So much individual quality.”

This has triggered the nerves.

This is very good. The energy around Arsenal at the minute is special. You can feel it in the streets.

This has some very good questions and answers. On the full time move to the Emirates point, in the past 3 years, only 5% of Arsenal Women's and Men's home games would have clashed if they had both been at the Emirates. Only one clashed due to European rules.