It’s the final Crossways of 2025! Steph Houghton and Ian Wright show a lot of love for Sunderland's victory over Newcastle in the Premier League as well as Wembley Rangers' brilliant win in Baller League. The UEFA Women's Champions League draw was conducted yesterday, with the main talking point being a potential Chelsea vs. Arsenal quarterfinal. Ian and Steph also discuss Ella Toone's future, with her contract set to end in 2026. Our hosts then preview the League Cup quarterfinals, with 100 Club's Bunny Shaw facing a West Ham side fresh from parting ways with Rehanne Skinner. There is time for a couple of listener questions to wrap up: Which current WSL player is most like Wrighty? And should we be worried about the Lionesses goalkeeping situation? If you would like to submit a question for Ian and Steph, please send to crosswayspodcast@gmail.com

(00:00) Intro

(01:15) Baller League

(03:35) Sunderland vs. Newcastle

(05:55) Christmas plans

(08:40) UWCL Draw

(19:06) League Cup Quarterfinal

(19:50) Manchester United vs. Tottenham

(23:05) Liverpool vs. Chelsea

(26:41) West Ham sack Rehanne Skinner

(29:03) Bunny Shaw hits 100 goals

(36:12) Which WSL player reminds you of yourself?

(37:44) Lionesses goalkeeping situation

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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