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Rick Passmoor's Leicester City: Formation, style of play and key players
Tactical deep dives on all 12 Barclays Women's Super League sides from The Cutback and Football Manager
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Structure, space and the hybrid role of Lauren James: How Chelsea broke down Liverpool
Sonia Bompastor's side are relying on collective scoring responsibility but can it continue?
 • Chiara Bozzarello
Rain stops play again: Arsenal’s trip to Brighton’s Crawley home ends in déjà vu
A second postponement in three years at Broadfield Stadium reignites questions over venue planning, scheduling pressures and the growing cost to…
 • Max Radwan
Clinical Spurs overwhelm Villa in chaotic seven-goal encounter
Six scorers and instant replies to every setback highlighted Tottenham’s improved conversion rate and emerging mental resilience
 • Rachel Cohen
Three points, familiar questions: United edge past London City
Manchester United made it seven straight wins, but a lack of control and limited attacking output lingered beneath the result.
 • Conner Roberts
Who is Aitana Bonmati? A closer look at the Ballon d’Or winner on EA FC 26 Ultimate Team
All the essential stats, attributes and playing styles
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A closer look at Manchester City’s poor performance at the Emirates
A 1–0 defeat at the Emirates saw City undone by small execution errors against a disciplined, well-prepared Arsenal side
 • Chiara Bozzarello
A tale of two halves as Chelsea overcome Spurs in north London
Tottenham’s early control gave way to Chelsea’s efficiency in a London derby decided by moments around half-time
 • Chiara Bozzarello
Liv Smith shines as Arsenal end Manchester City's winning run
Smith's runs in behind and a resilient defence secured 1-0 win for the Gunners
 • Max Radwan
Rita Guarino's West Ham United: Formation, style of play and key players
Tactical deep dives on all 12 Barclays Women's Super League sides from The Cutback and Football Manager
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The Business of Women's Football Download
A snapshot of the big deals and business stories that have happened across the women's game across the last month
 • Callum McCarthy
Beyond the Top Four: Battleground at the bottom
Breakthroughs for Liverpool and Everton, but all teams are searching for consistency as WSL survival race enters a key period
 • Réshma Rao
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