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The battle for North London ended goalless
Sunday belonged to the North London derby. The last meeting, held in February, was almost a sacred day for Arsenal. Not only did they crush their city rivals 5–0, but the entire women’s game celebrated – a new attendance record was set at the Emirates. It was also the match in which England’s star Chloe Kelly made her first minutes for the Gunners during her loan spell. Since the summer, she has become a permanent signing.
Although Tottenham hosted the match, Arsenal was expected as favourite. Spurs have managed to beat their North London rivals only once – a narrow 1:0 victory in 2023. Otherwise, Arsenal had taken nine wins and one draw. In their last three meetings, the Gunners hadn’t conceded a single goal to Tottenham. A win today would have been their tenth. But it doesn't happen. Although both teams tried hard, the match ended in a 0:0 draw.
Magdalena Eriksson retired from international football
"From now on, I am the biggest fan of the Swedish national team." The long-time pillar of the Swedish defense explained her decision by saying that she listened to her head and body instead of her heart.
Chelsea unexpectedly dropped points to the bottom team in the table
Despite changing coaches, Liverpool has yet to win a single game this season and is struggling at the bottom of the table. The draw with Chelsea was therefore a big surprise.
North London derby is here! Let's remind the previous one
On Sunday, November 16, the WSL will see its first North London derby of the season, with Spurs hosting at Brisbane Road. But that shouldn't intimidate Arsenal, who enter the match as favorites—they have lost only once to their city rivals in all competitions.
Let's recall the last North London derby, which was historic. A record crowd gathered at the Emirates, and Chloe Kelly made her debut for Arsenal in that match.
Manchester is blue! City cemented its place at the top of the table
City started the season with a loss to Chelsea, but otherwise they have been doing well this season. They won the city derby 3-0 and remain at the top of the table.
Derby week is here! What we can expect?
The weekend of November 15 and 16 has three derbies lined up. What can we look forward to?
What a shot! Miedema´s 100th shot for the Netherlands is nominated for the Marta award
The Marta Award, the female version of the Puskás Award, has announced its nominees. Among them is Dutch striker Vivianne Miedema and her milestone 100th goal in orange.
First UWCL match, first clean sheet for Livia Peng
Livia Peng joined Chelsea in the summer but has not yet had a chance to play for the Blues this season. So stepping straight into a Champions League match was a bit of a baptism of fire.
Traditional number one Hannah Hampton was slightly injured in the London derby and did not travel to Austria for the match against St. Pölten. The choice therefore fell on the young Swiss player, who handled her debut brilliantly and kept a clean sheet.
