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Radio 5 Live,12 Mar 2026,35 mins
Extra: The big Manchester United League Cup final preview
BBC Women's Football WeeklyAvailable for over a year
In the second of two special episodes ahead of the Women's League Cup final, Emma Sanders visits Carrington and chats to a trio of Manchester United guests to preview the first domestic final of the season. Head coach Marc Skinner reflects on making their fourth consecutive domestic final, making 'ruthless' decisions and making sure his team don't fear Chelsea. One of Manchester United's newest signings, German forward Lea Schüller chats to Em about how she's settling in, her biggest strengths and why she's 'not that into football' when she's not playing. Plus, USA goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce talks wanting to make more history with this team and with the final being on Mother's Day, why her Mum will always be her number one fan! TIMECODES: 00:05 - Em and Ben are back for the second part of our League Cup final preview. 01:57 - Marc Skinner sits down with Em. 15:45 - Lea Schüller tells Em about settling into life on and off the pitch in Manchester. 27:30 - Phallon Tullis-Joyce on new 'puzzle pieces' and her idea of the perfect final.
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