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'.

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'.

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Whether you're a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women's game, BBC Women's Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week.Ben Haines teams up with England's record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women's Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women's Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women's Super League and national teams.Subscribe now to get every episode as soon as it drops and stay in the know with the latest from the world of women's football.
Plus, listen to classic episodes of Jill Scott's Coffee Club, where Jill sits down with players for honest, off-the-pitch conversations over a coffee.

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Whether you're a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women's game, BBC Women's Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week. Ben Haines teams up with England's record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women's Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women's Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women's Super League and national teams. Subscribe now to get every episode as soon as it drops and stay in the know with the latest from the world of women's football. Plus, listen to classic episodes of Jill Scott's Coffee Club, where Jill sits down with players for honest, off-the-pitch conversations over a coffee.

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