Emma Smith

4 days ago | bbc.com | Emma Smith

Four goals scored, three points earned, second place secured, one huge game left for Arsenal this season. There are reasons to be cheerful for the Gunners, who produced a display of real attacking verve at times against United, scoring three goals in 16 minutes after half-time while having 16 shots in total. Even against the formidable reigning European champions Barca, who could seal another Liga F domestic title this weekend, Arsenal should be able to pose attacking questions.

6 days ago | bbc.com | Emma Smith

Tottenham were "not ready to take the next step" in the Women's Super League this season, according to manager Robert Vilahamn. After a top-half finish last season, Spurs are currently 10th in the WSL and have failed to win in their last 10 league games. They visit Everton for the final match of a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, and Vilahamn admits his side were not good enough to build on their sixth place last year.

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Emma Smith

Crystal Palace manager Leif Smerud says there is "life after" relegation and his players should not be too downhearted about dropping out of the Women's Super League. Palace's debut top-flight campaign will end on Saturday away to Manchester City with their relegation already confirmed. But Smerud says there is still optimism in the camp and that the team is looking forward to a fresh start in the Championship next season. "The experience of relegation shows there is a life after," he said.

6 days ago | bbc.com | Emma Smith

Crystal Palace manager Leif Smerud says there is "life after" relegation and his players should not be too downhearted about dropping out of the Women's Super League. Palace's debut top-flight campaign will end on Saturday away to Manchester City with their relegation already confirmed. But Smerud says there is still optimism in the camp and that the team is looking forward to a fresh start in the Championship next season. "The experience of relegation shows there is a life after," he said.

6 days ago | bbc.com | Emma Smith

Women's football stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have announced the birth of their first child together. Chelsea and Australia striker Kerr and West Ham and United States forward Mewis posted a picture on Instagram, external of them together with their newborn son. "Our little man is here, Jagger Mewis-Kerr," read the caption on Kerr's social media page.