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About AWFC: Don’t overthink it
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On today’s episode of About AWFC, Laura is joined by a very special guest: Rachel O’Sullivan from Upfront and GirlsOnTheBall! Together, they’re stepping back and looking at Arsenal’s season so far.
What’s been behind our incredible month? Has Renée Slegers benefited from a lack of time to overanalyse and over-tinker?
They discuss the present and future of Beth Mead, our recent masterclasses in defence, and ask the defining question of a topsy-turvey campaign: what constitutes success this season for Arsenal?
For more on the WSL and beyond from Rachel, you can listen to Upfront right here!
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The Thing About Arsenal is the podcast that reminds Gooners why it's fun to support the greatest football club in the world. Even when you're moaning about them. Subscribe for new podcasts every Monday, Tuesday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 Premier League and Champions League season, plus match reactions after every Arsenal men's game.
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