One weekend, two massive derbies.

Despite what looked like early nerves, Renée Slegers’ Arsenal got the win over Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Could this be a platform on which to build and turn around their fortunes?

Up in Manchester, an improved United ended City’s perfect start to the WSL campaign courtesy of a last-minute equaliser from Elisabeth Terland.

Plus, Chloe and Rachel get to discussing the Ballon d’Or and a U-turn concerning the so-called “Rodman Rule” in the NWSL.

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Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, the Lionesses and every team in the WSL – Arsenal, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Brighton, Charlton Athletic, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Liverpool, London City Lionesses, Manchester City, Manchester United, Spurs, and West Ham United. We'll take you inside the biggest rivalries, like Arsenal vs Chelsea and Man City vs Manchester United. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season.

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