Everton Stun Chelsea, Ending 34-Game WSL Unbeaten Run; Guardian Top 100 Women Footballers 2025 Announced
In a remarkable weekend of Women's Super League (WSL) action, Everton defeated Chelsea at Kingsmeadow, ending Chelsea's 34-game unbeaten run that had lasted 585 days. Honoka Hayashi scored the decisive winner, handing Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor's side a significant setback ahead of the title race.
Other WSL highlights included Arsenal's victory over Liverpool at the Emirates, Tottenham Hotspur's late stoppage-time goal securing a win against Aston Villa, and both Manchester clubs also securing wins.
The Guardian's panel emphasized notable performances such as Bunny Shaw's impact coming off the bench, Olivia Smith's breakout showing, and improvements in Liverpool's defensive solidity.
Alongside the weekend's match analysis, the episode discussed the Guardian Top 100 Best Female Footballers of 2025. Rich Laverty explained the ranking, noting that Aitana Bonmatí topped the list once again. The Guardian's rankings differ from other football awards, offering unique insights into players' performances and impacts.
The episode was hosted by Faye Carruthers with Suzanne Wrack, Marva Kreel, and Rich Laverty, produced by Sophie Downey and Silas Gray, executive produced by Danielle Stephens, with music by Laura Iredale. This single release dated 9 December 2025 combined a review of the weekend's WSL action alongside the prestigious Guardian Top 100 list.
