Arsenal are struggling, but their future is exciting | Upfront

Chloe and Rachel are reunited in the studio to look back on the first weekend of 2026 in the WSL, which saw Arsenal have some familiar struggles in front of goal against Man United, who also did their very best to frustrate their opposition. Naming no names, but Phallon Tullis-Joyce may have had something to do with that. Chloe gives a goalkeeper's perspective on time-wasting in the game.

Plus, we discuss big news behind the scenes at the Emirates with Renee Slegers extending her deal and a new arrival to help her with player recruitment.

Elsewhere, it's more pain for West Ham as we take a closer look at a catalogue of errors against Chelsea, who look back to their ruthless best. Plus, we get all excited for the FA Cup by speaking to one of the heroes who will be lining up in the Fourth Round this weekend, York City's Niamh Dooly! Will we invite ourselves on the possible post-match team night out? You bet we will.

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Video Chapters:
0:00 Moments of the Weekend
2:00 Arsenal 0-0 Man United
11:10 Time-wasting in football
16:20 A new contract for Renée Slegers
19:50 More restructuring behind the scenes at Arsenal
22:15 Chelsea 5-0 West Ham
27:58 An earring prevents a debut
30:38 A great start to the year for Chelsea
33:20 Shoutout for the debutants across the WSL this weekend
34:15 FA Cup Fourth Round weekend
35:40 York City’s Niamh Doody joins us!

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