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Sep 2
38m 3s

The WSL returns!

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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Ben, Ellen and Jen get us up to date on where we find these teams as we head into the new season. Hear from Fran Kirby as she goes into her second season with Brighton and the ambitions of the club.

Who are the big transfers that could make the difference, how newly promoted London City Lionesses will fair and what teams might struggle. The team also run us through the manager merry-go-round with lots of change since last season.

Jen and Ellen make their predictions for the season with their top three and those teams we could see go into the relegation play-offs!

Timecodes: 01:00 Welcome back & brand new feed 03:10Where we find the WSL teams 07:50 Fran Kirby 09:50 Michelle Agyemang under any pressure? 17:30 London City big signings 31:10 Transfers 35:30 Season predictions

5 LIVE COMMENTARIES: Chelsea v Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Friday 5th September (7:30pm kick-off) Arsenal v London City Lionesses at the Emirates on Saturday 7th September (1:30pm kick-off) Liverpool v Everton at Anfield on Sunday 8th September (12:00pm kick-off)

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