Is Man City bench key to WSL and Champions League double dream?
Manchester City have had a strong start to the WSL season, but have they showed they are capable of juggling Champions League football?
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"If you look at all the games we have played this season so far, I think the substitutions and changes we have made in the last half an hour has quite often turned the game around."
— Andree Jeglertz , Athlete
"It's an OK start. It's not ideal but it's a good start. We know what is needed from us for the rest of the tournament."
— Andree Jeglertz , Athlete
"Our draws in Europe were 'not our standard' despite facing tough opposition."
— Lauren Hemp , Athlete
Key People
Manager of Birmingham City women's football team.
Beth Mead is an English professional footballer who plays for the England women's national team.
She is a player for Manchester City who scored during a match against Arsenal.
Khadija Shaw is a professional footballer recognized for her performances in women's football.
Lauren Hemp is a forward for Manchester City and the England national women's football team.
She is a player for Manchester City Women's team.
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Manchester City have had a strong start to the WSL season, but have they showed they are capable of juggling Champions League football?
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