Five months on from spending the day with some of the London City Lionesses squad back in August, Ben Haines is back at Cobdown Park to catch up with a superstar trio after the WSL mid-season break.

Danielle van de Donk is back on the pod shortly after making her debut for the side to talk about her recovery, going through rehab when your a new member of a team and reveals whether she's been taking part in the squad's Spanish lessons!

New signing, France forward Delphine Cascarino, chats to Ben about joining the WSL, her ambitions with the club and how she's settled into London life so far.

Plus, Freya Godfrey joins Ben, fresh from scoring her fourth WSL goal of the season, to talk being 'more selfish' on the pitch, her first England camp and her love of jigsaw puzzles!

Ben Haines, Ellen White, Jen Beattie and special guest Karen Bardsley reflect on the weekend that may well have sealed the title for City as they beat holders Chelsea 5-1 to put them 11 points clear.

KB gives an insight into behind the scenes at City and manager Jeglertz style and why City are now the team to fear. Has Sonia Bompastor got her tactics wrong with the fight for those Champions League spots very much on.

The transfer window closes today with the likes of Georgia Stanway and Ona Batlle potentially on the move to Arsenal in the summer. Could Katie McCabe be leaving the club?

Plus more history for Arsenal as they win the Champions Cup with Jen representing the Kim Little fan club from across the pond!

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Commentary of Arsenal v Manchester City in the WSL, Sunday 8 Feb 1200 KO, Sports Extra 2

Ben Haines catches up with Aston Villa captain Rachel Daly after the mid-season break to talk wedding planning, finding her form in her more 'natural position' and the type of captain she is, both on and off the pitch.

Ben and Rachel also discuss the rise of Lucia Kendall, how good it is to Ellie Roebuck back on the pitch and the kind of role Rachel will have whilst she's temporarily sidelined with an injury.

Emma Sanders is at the Chelsea training ground chatting to pod regular Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze! Lucy talks about chasing the WSL title, her future and who would make the best traitors and faithfuls!

England defender Jess Carter speaks to BBC Sport's Laura Scott about how receiving racist messages online during Euro 2025 left her not wanting to leave the hotel.

Jess also talks about playing for Gotham FC compared to England and competing in the Champions Cup.

This interview discusses experiences of racial abuse. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss whether the title is now City's after Chelsea lost to Arsenal. Is there a way back for Sonia Bompastor's side?

There were lots of special guests at the London City Lionesses match including Spanish star Alexia Putellas. Could a move to the WSL be on the cards for the Barcelona player?

It's getting interesting down the bottom of the table with Liverpool and West Ham both winning, but Everton suffered their sixth consecutive home defeat in the league.

Plus the team debate the Fifa Champions Cup with an ever growing fixture list. 

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Senior women’s football news reporter Emma Sanders has travelled down to Cobham to chat to Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert and Alyssa Thompson ahead of a huge run of games for the WSL club.

Erin is back on the pod and discusses the six-point gap at the top of the league as well as relishing big crowds and personal milestones as she approaches a decade with the London club. Alyssa, one of Chelsea's newest recruits, makes her Women's Football Weekly debut and chats to Emma about West End musicals, dealing with the cold weather and being nervous about playing in the WSL!

Live commentary of London City Lionesses v Manchester City in the WSL is on Sports Extra 2 on Sunday 25 January, KO 12:00 and Chelsea v Arsenal is also live on BBC One on Saturday 25th January, KO 12:30.

The Kim Little fan club are all together for this one featuring very special guests...Kim Little and Beth Mead!

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie are down at the Arsenal training ground catching up with former teammates and friends captain Kim Little and Beth Mead!

Manager Renee Slegers also joins the pod after Arsenal released a documentary about their journey to winning the Champions League last season. Jen with the starring role of doing the voice over for the doc!

Kim and Beth chat about how they're feeling on and off the pitch, plus an insight into the communication amongst the team and staff and how that works. Renee reflects on how she stays so calm under pressure and her ambitions as the Arsenal manager.

Plus Renee shares an anecdote about how she wasn't always so confident speaking in public!

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss London City Lionesses making a big signing in six time Champions League winner Delphine Cascarino.

The team chat the pull of the WSL and how Cascarino will fit into the squad. Arsenal and Chelsea top the women’s football revenue list in 2025 and how that gap between clubs lower down the league could be reduced.

Can Liverpool’s win and new signings spark a turnaround in form?

And Jen and Ellen predict who will make the League Cup final!

Timecodes:

Live commentary of London City Lionesses v Manchester City in the WSL on Sports Extra 2 on Sunday 25 January, KO 12:00

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie talk the WSL weekend which saw Manchester City maintain that gap at the top with the signing of USA midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns looking imminent.

Signe Gaupset impressed on her debut for Spurs to help their push for a Champions League place.

Plus the FA Cup returns with the fourth round, Ellen and Jen pick out their game to watch out for!

01:30 Ellens PT plan!