Mini Champions League and FA Cup quarter-final debrief

About this episode

The episode discusses the outcomes of the Champions League and FA Cup quarter-finals, focusing on the performances of English teams.

Ben Haines and Ellen White are joined by Em Sanders at St. George's Park for a mini debrief episode after a busy week of Champions League and FA Cup quarter-final action. From three English teams down to one, Arsenal are the last ones standing in Europe with Chelsea and Manchester United losing out in at the quarter-final stage. Em and Ellen react to Sonia Bompastor's post-match interview and Manchester United's debut season in the competition. Plus, Brighton are through to the Women's FA Cup semi-finals after upsetting 14-time winners Arsenal at Meadow Park. The team react to a huge oppourtinty for Brighton or Liverpool to reach Wembley and another heavyweight clash for Chelsea and Manchester City.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben Haines, Ellen White

Guest: Em Sanders

Topics covered

• Champions League
• FA Cup
• Women's football
• Arsenal
• Brighton
• Manchester United

Keywords

• Champions League
• FA Cup
• Arsenal
• Brighton
• Manchester United
• Chelsea
• women's football

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Brighton, Liverpool, Manchester City

Places: St. George's Park, Meadow Park

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