Women's Football Weekly: Sonia Bompastor's Chelsea & who next at Arsenal?
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Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines take a look at Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea and the impressive start she has had at the club. Who are her biggest selection headaches and how has she put her stamp on Emma Hayes’ legacy? Who could be the next Arsenal boss and has Renee Slegers done enough to get the job full-time? Ellen and Jen give their thoughts on what kind of manager is needed at the club and give an insight into Nick Cushing who is one possible candidate to replace Jonas Eidevall. Plus Jen talks NWSL play-offs with Bay FC and winning the 2024 Lauren Holiday Impact Award for her work off the pitch. And we want to hear from you! Email [email protected]. Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 02:40 Sonia’s Chelsea 07:40 Selection headaches 15:30 Who could be the new Arsenal manager? 28:60 NWSL play offs 31:12 Jen’s award 34:10 Listener questions! BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Liverpool v Bayer Leverkusen – UEFA Champions League – 20:00 – Tuesday 5 November Club Brugge v Aston Villa – UEFA Champions League – 17:45 – Wednesday 6 November – Sports Extra Inter Milan v Arsenal – UEFA Champions League – 20:00 – Wednesday 6 November Wolves v Southampton – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 9 November Brighton v Man City – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 9 November Manchester United v Leicester – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 10 November Nottingham Forest v Newcastle – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 10 November – Sports Extra Spurs v Ipswich – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 10 November - Online Chelsea v Arsenal – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 10 November
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