Manchester City Women have been crowned champions of the Women's Super League, ending a ten-year wait for the title. The club's last league triumph came in 2016, and this victory marks a significant shift in the landscape of English women's football.
The title was mathematically confirmed following Arsenal's draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday evening. This result meant that City, who still have one league fixture remaining away at West Ham United, could no longer be caught at the top of the table.
This achievement brings to an end a remarkable period of dominance by Chelsea Women. The London club had won the previous six consecutive WSL titles, a run that included eight championships overall when factoring in the 2017 Spring Series. City's success therefore represents a major changing of the guard at the summit of the women's game.
The triumph is particularly noteworthy as it has been achieved in Andree Jeglertz's first season as manager. The Swedish coach took over from Gareth Taylor and has immediately guided the squad to the ultimate prize in domestic league football.
Reflecting on the accomplishment, Jeglertz expressed his pride in the collective effort. He highlighted the team's resilience and unity, noting that the players met every challenge head-on throughout the campaign. The manager also extended his gratitude to the club's staff, the supporters, and everyone involved for their dedication and passion.
Jeglertz emphasized that while the title is a monumental achievement, the season is not yet over. Manchester City are still competing in the FA Cup, where they are scheduled to face Chelsea in the semi-finals on the upcoming Sunday. This presents the opportunity for a domestic double in the manager's debut campaign.
A key figure in City's title-winning season has been striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw. The Jamaican international has been in prolific form, netting 19 goals across 21 league appearances, providing a crucial attacking threat that has propelled the team to the summit.
The final league match of the season for the new champions will be against West Ham United on Saturday, May 16. While the title is already secured, the team will look to finish the campaign on a high note before turning their attention to the cup semi-final against their closest rivals.
Based on reporting from SkySports | News.