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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 40 MIN

Arsenal’s Advantage, Chelsea’s Frustration, and United’s Fight

from Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright · host The Ringer

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton reflect on the massive UEFA Women's Champions League first legs from earlier this week. Chelsea were left frustrated by a controversial refereeing decision, as Arsenal's Alessia Russo stole the show for the Gunners in a 3-1 victory. Manchester United fought hard against an impressive Bayern Munich side at Old Trafford. Our hosts question whether Chelsea and Manchester United can make comebacks in their ties, or if the opposition are too strong. Wrighty and Steph also discuss Real Madrid, who were humiliated by their rivals Barcelona. When will their fortunes change? Is the club doing enough for the women's team? Finally, predictions are made for this weekend's WSL fixtures, including three huge derbies. Play along in the Crossways league at full-time-forecast.com. (00:00) Welcome (02:45) Arsenal v Chelsea (03:23) Referee decisions (11:17) Katie McCabe performance (12:16) Alessia Russo goal (14:38) Lauren James goal (16:40) AWFC v Chelsea second leg (18:58) Manchester United v Bayern Munich (20:27) Pernille Harder (21:43) Attendance at Old Trafford (23:38) Tanikawa and Stanway (25:23) United in attack (27:10) Real Madrid v Barcelona (31:23) Wolfsburg v OL Lyonnes (32:25) WSL Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton reflect on the massive UEFA Women's Champions League first legs from earlier this week. Chelsea were left frustrated by a controversial refereeing decision, as Arsenal's Alessia Russo stole the show for the Gunners in a 3-1 victory. Manchester United fought hard against an impressive Bayern Munich side at Old Trafford. Our hosts question whether Chelsea and Manchester United can make comebacks in their ties, or if the opposition are too strong. Wrighty and Steph also discuss Real Madrid, who were humiliated by their rivals Barcelona. When will their fortunes change? Is the club doing enough for the women's team? Finally, predictions are made for this weekend's WSL fixtures, including three huge derbies. Play along in the Crossways league at full-time-forecast.com. (00:00) Welcome (02:45) Arsenal v Chelsea (03:23) Referee decisions (11:17) Katie McCabe performance (12:16) Alessia Russo goal (14:38) Lauren James goal (16:40) AWFC v Chelsea second leg (18:58) Manchester United v Bayern Munich (20:27) Pernille Harder (21:43) Attendance at Old Trafford (23:38) Tanikawa and Stanway (25:23) United in attack (27:10) Real Madrid v Barcelona (31:23) Wolfsburg v OL Lyonnes (32:25) WSL Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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