Football Daily Women's Football Weekly: Christmas Special!
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Dec 23, 2025 
Charlotte Healy, the Bristol City manager focused on her first season and ambitions for promotion to WSL 2. She discusses rebuilding the club and the impact of new ownership. Tanya Oxtoby, the newly appointed Newcastle manager, shares her vision for the club's future and insights on squad management. Both leaders emphasize the importance of a high-performance culture and player development. Tanya even reveals how 'pigs in blankets' have become a fun team tradition during their preparations!
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Man City Emerged As Early Title Pace-Setters
- Manchester City have surprised experts by starting the season strongest under new manager Andre Jurglitz.
- Emma Sanders and the panel consider City the best team so far despite pre-season doubts about their depth.
Chelsea's Depth Still Favors A Comeback
- Sonia Bompastor's rotation approach previously masked Chelsea issues but the squad still has elite depth.
- Jen Beattie and others expect Chelsea to recover because they can absorb injuries better than many rivals.
Tottenham Are The Season's Surprise Package
- Tottenham have exceeded expectations by becoming more compact and resilient under their new manager.
- The panel highlighted the 3-3 draw with Manchester United as a sign of Tottenham's improved competitiveness.