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Where does new arrival Ellen Wangerheim fit into Manchester United?
Analysis on the move for the highly-rated Swedish forward, including Marc Skinner's take on where the 21-year-old will play
 • Conner Roberts
Beyond the Top Four: Big stories across the WSL
New signings, new managers, and important wins for Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa
 • Réshma Rao
What will Sam Coffey bring to Manchester City?
The U.S. women's national team midfielder is heading to the WSL after four years with the Portland Thorns
 • Theo Lloyd-Hughes
Why the WSL's viewing figures don't tell the whole story
Last November's Arsenal-Chelsea TV audience alarmed fans. What's behind it is worth unpicking
 • Callum McCarthy
Introducing The Cutback's 2026 women's sport calendar
Download our free women's sport calendar and keep track of all the major events happening in 2026
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FM26: How to win it all in a WSL save
Part two of our writer's journey brings selection challenges and a huge clash with a title rival
 • Max Radwan
Who is Alexia Putellas? A closer look at the EA FC 26 Ultimate Team superstar
All the essential stats, attributes and playing styles
 • The Cutback
Who is Claudia Pina? A closer look at the best player on EA FC 26 Ultimate Team
All the essential stats, attributes and playing styles
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The best and highest-rated women’s footballers on Ultimate Team
Who are the best women's footballers to unpack on Ultimate Team?
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Why defensive resilience overshadowed United's poor attacking output in Arsenal stalemate
Marc Skinner's side have managed just one win in their last 16 meetings against the WSL's top three
 • Conner Roberts
Low-quality shots and a wasted advantage: How Arsenal squandered huge opportunity against United
Renee Slegers' side may have accumulated 25 shots on Saturday but their attacking threat was still missing
 • Max Radwan
Arsenal draw 0-0 with Manchester United in drab WSL return
A player advantage and 25 shots weren't enough for the Gunners to take all three points in first game back after the winter break
 • Flo Lloyd-Hughes
'This is now the best female project in football': London City Lionesses begin new chapter with Eder Maestre
Spanish coach arrives with big ambitions
 • Réshma Rao
Why are Claudia Pina, Aitana Bonmati and other women’s footballers so good on EA FC Ultimate Team?
The gameplay mechanics that make women's cards some of the most effective in the game
 • The Cutback
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