October 6th, 2025
Man City’s new resolve makes WSL title bid possible
Welcome to The Counter Press, a new Sky Sports column in which Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the latest Women’s Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women’s game. This week:
ICYMI: What have you done?! Palmer injury made WORSE by own team-mate?
Following Chelsea’s late 2-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday, defender Jorrel Hato celebrated by jumping on injured team-mate Cole Palmer, seemingly making the stricken forward’s problems worse!
‘It’s really inspiring’ | Kildunne reacts to becoming a Barbie
England Rugby World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne has become a Barbie girl living in a Barbie world after being immortalised as one of the famous figurines following their recent success.
The inside story of how Maresca turned it around at Chelsea
There is never a quiet week at Chelsea and this last one has been no exception.
Former England captain Moody reveals MND diagnosis
Former England captain Lewis Moody says in an exclusive BBC interview he has “a reluctance to look the future in the face”.
‘The most wonderful human’ – Greenwood leads support for ex-team-mate Moody
Friend and former team-mate Will Greenwood backs Lewis Moody after the ex-England captain reveals he has motor neurone disease.
Why Salah has become a ‘little problem’ for Liverpool
MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why Mohamed Salah’s lack of defensive work has become an issue for Liverpool down their right flank.
O’Reilly replaces injured James in England squad
Manchester City defender Nico O’Reilly receives his first call up to the England squad following the withdrawal of Reece James.
‘I’m at breaking point’ – Kasatkina ends season early
World number 19 Daria Kasatkina says the schedule is “too much, mentally and emotionally”.