# Manchester City win again and the Ballon d’Or comes to Bromley – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/manchester-city-win-again-and-the-ballon-dor-comes-to-bromley-womens-football-weekly-podcast/
- Published: 2026-11-03T12:15:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T23:06:54+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/audio/2026/nov/03/manchester-city-win-again-as-the-ballon-dor-comes-to-bromley-womens-football-weekly
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Football, Sport

## Key points

- Shaw and Hemp scored as Manchester City won 2–1 at London City Lionesses.
- Alexia Putellas displayed her third Ballon d’Or for supporters in Bromley.
- The podcast also discusses Arsenal’s draw, Tottenham’s win and West Ham’s victory.

## Summary

Manchester City beat London City Lionesses 2–1 in Bromley on 1 November in a Women’s Super League match discussed in the 3 November episode of Women’s Football Weekly. Khadija Shaw put City ahead, Jana Fernández equalised for the hosts in the 72nd minute, and Lauren Hemp restored City’s lead two minutes later. London City created plenty of chances, but City’s finishing secured the points. Before kick-off, London City midfielder Alexia Putellas brought her third Ballon d’Or to Hayes Lane, where supporters could have their photographs taken with the trophy.

The podcast uses the match to examine City’s ability to win a close contest and London City’s progress despite defeat. Its review of the weekend also covers another Arsenal draw against Aston Villa and a discussion of Alessia Russo’s best position. Elsewhere, Tottenham ended their losing streak, Drew Spence made WSL history, and West Ham recorded an emphatic win over Liverpool.

## Coverage

- [The Guardian: Manchester City win again and the Ballon d’Or comes to Bromley – Women’s Football Weekly podcast](https://www.theguardian.com/football/audio/2026/nov/03/manchester-city-win-again-as-the-ballon-dor-comes-to-bromley-womens-football-weekly)
- [The Guardian: Hemp strikes back as Manchester City edge out London City Lionesses in thriller](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/01/london-city-lionesses-manchester-city-wsl-match-report)
- [London City Lionesses: Congratulations, Alexia Putellas: Ballon d’Or winner for the third time](https://www.londoncitylionesses.com/blog/congratulations-alexia-putellas-ballon-dor-winner-for-the-third-time)

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