After playing a starring role in Switzerland, Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze catches up with Ben Haines for a special edition of the podcast.

Lucy gives us an injury update after winning her second European Championship title with the Lionesses, all while playing with a fractured tibia, and she discusses receiving a record-equalling fifth nomination for the Ballon d’Or Féminin.

Ben and Lucy also chat resilience, becoming more comfortable with the media and what her dream day off looks like. Plus, Ben has a little gift for Lucy in recognition of her fifth appearance on the pod!

Ahead of the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday 22nd September, Emma Sanders, BBC Sport's Women’s football news reporter, sits down with two of Arsenal's nominees for the main prize.

England striker Alessia Russo discusses another unforgettable summer with the Lionesses, fan expectation of more silverware after success in the Women's Champions League last season and her desire to develop as a striker. Australian defender Steph Catley talks about her summer break, making the Emirates their fortress and striving for more consistency in domestic competitions.

Live commentary of Arsenal's next Women's Super League fixture, away to Manchester United on Sunday 21st September, will be on Sports Extra 3. Just scroll through the live radio dial at the top of BBC Sounds and tap on Sports Extra 3, or just ask your smart speaker to ‘play Sports Extra 3'.

Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and former Scotland and Arsenal defender Jen Beattie chat Manchester United as they sit top of the WSL.

Ellen and Jen talk the Grace Clinton and Jess Park switch and how Jess has settled at United. Plus Champions League qualifying as Marc Skinner looks to overturn the 1-0 deficit against Brann on Thursday in the second leg.

Ellen talks us through Cathinka Tandberg’s brilliant goal for Spurs as they sit fourth after their win against Everton. What is happening at Liverpool and why things aren't clicking for Gareth Taylor’s side and Jen and Ellen give their Ballon d’Or predictions!

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WSL Commentary of Manchester United v Arsenal on Sunday 21st September (14:50 kick-off) on Sports Extra 3

Emma Sanders sat down with London City Lionesses owner and businesswoman Michele Kang to talk all things WSL, ambitions for the club and multi club ownership.

Michele has made waves in women's football, building success at US-based Washington Spirit and French giants Lyon and now her presence known at the newly promoted London club.

WSL Commentary of Manchester United v Arsenal on Sunday 21st September (14:50 kick-off) on Sports Extra 3

Ben Haines is at Cobdown Park, the home London City Lionesses, as they look ahead to their first season in the WSL as the league's only side to not have an affiliated men's team.

Ben sits down with Nikita Parris, Danielle van de Donk, Kosovare Asllani, Jocelyn Prêcheur and Jana Fernández. Jana opens up about the emotions of leaving Barcelona and her admiration for the WSL, Jocelyn talks his relationship with owner Michelle Kang and her ambitions for the club, Danielle and Nikita tell Ben all about their decision to join the team and what excites them about this new challenge, plus Asllani reveals why she's glad she trusted her gut and the challenges of building a fanbase as an independent team.

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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!

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Ben Haines goes inside the Manchester City and Chelsea camps to catch up with Sonia Bompastor, Naomi Girma, Ellie Carpenter, Bunny Shaw, Lauren Hemp and Vivianne Miedema ahead of the start of a new WSL season.

As well as looking ahead to the opening game of the season at Stamford Bridge, Ben talks Taylor Swift with Viv, life at Chelsea with Ellie and Naomi, the golden boot with Bunny and Euros glory with Lauren!

Plus, Sonia is aiming high again this season!

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Ben Haines sits down with Chelsea captain Millie Bright to discuss why withdrawing from England's Euros squad was 'the best decision' for her this summer, how she's 'got back to herself' this summer with the help of counselling sessions and what makes her relationship with Sonia Bompastor so special.

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Ben, Ellen and Jen get us up to date on where we find these teams as we head into the new season. Hear from Fran Kirby as she goes into her second season with Brighton and the ambitions of the club.

Who are the big transfers that could make the difference, how newly promoted London City Lionesses will fair and what teams might struggle. The team also run us through the manager merry-go-round with lots of change since last season.

Jen and Ellen make their predictions for the season with their top three and those teams we could see go into the relegation play-offs!

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