Arsenal’s Domestic Disappointment, Beth England’s Shock Departure, and Promotion Joy

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are back together in Manchester to talk through a huge weekend of football in England and Europe. They recorded before the kickoff of Brighton vs. Arsenal, so Steph sends a special message to Crossways viewers after City were crowned Barclays WSL champions. They start with Manchester City’s nervy but necessary three points at home to Liverpool, as they won late through a Knaak header. Then they get to Arsenal, who were knocked out of the UWCL by Lyon. They weren’t good enough on the day, but how do our hosts reflect on the season for Arsenal? Beth England will be departing Tottenham at the end of the WSL season. Steph and Wrighty ponder whether it was a wise decision. Promotion from WSL was decided at the weekend, with Birmingham City and Crystal Palace both returning to the top flight. Charlton will host Leicester in the playoff for WSL status. How will each team fare? Finally, predictions for this weekend’s FA Cup semifinals and Aston Villa’s match at home against Arsenal.