Beyond the Top Four: Reflection, tough losses, and breakthroughs

The WSL pauses to honour Matt Beard, West Ham's struggles deepen, and a closer look at London City's first win

Players of Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur observe a minute’s silence in remembrance of Matt Beard. Credit: Getty Images

The tragic death of former Liverpool, Chelsea and West Ham manager Matt Beard cast a long shadow over the league in the last two weeks. Liverpool postponed their fixture against Aston Villa in the wake of the news as players, staf…