The last weekend of the WSL before the international break – and boy did it deliver! Chloe and Rachel are here to unpack it all.

Is the pressure getting to Renée Slegers? How did Spurs get it so wrong? And are we seeing Sarina Wiegman's new ruthless era?

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We’ve not even said goodbye to September and we’re already saying goodbye to our first manager this season. Time’s up for Natalia Arroyo at Aston Villa after a thrashing by Tottenham, who are flying high in the table. Is it too early or did Villa need to move on?

Chloe and Rachel discuss that issue and many more, including (of course) Arsenal’s continued lack of attacking intensity. In Chloe’s words, the fire is lit but nothing’s cooking. Plus, we take a look at Disney+’s Champions League coverage, Lionesses squad news and Océane Hurtré defying the laws of physics twice in one game.

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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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If you are just receiving this episode: this edition of Upfront was originally recorded and released on Tuesday 22nd September. We apologise for the delay pulling through to podcast apps.

60 shots, 2 goals for Arsenal so far this term. Manchester United were the latest team to keep their attackers (almost) at bay. After coming away with a point from a physical battle at the Emirates, have Eva Olid’s side turned a corner?

On the blue side of Manchester it was a third win in a row for the defending champions, but an improved Liverpool may have exposed some of City’s weaker areas.

Finally, Chloe and Rachel are joined by FootballCo's Lead Women’s Football Writer and certified Friend of the Pod Ameé Ruszkai to preview the return of the Champions League!

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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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