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Oct 6
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The WSL's 'Big Four' gets complicated & ...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

The English Women's Super League traditional 'Big Four' all clashed this past weekend, but what did we learn from those two blockbuster matches?


On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Cerys Jones to analyze Manchester United getting its second-ever tie against Chelsea, Manchester City showing that it could yet return to being a title contender, and Arsenal beginning to unravel in the WSL.


PLUS: The UEFA Women's Champions League returns this week! Jillian and Cerys breakdown everything you need to know, from the established elite to the dark horses. Is this the year that Chelsea end its European curse? Why is big-spending Lyon so fancied? And, what is the UWCL's new competition format?


Jill also breaks down the latest headlines from the NWSL, from Rosemounde Kouassi's buzzer-beater at 'Rowdy' Audi Field, to the playoff picture that is heating up.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Cerys Jones

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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