Manchester City Women’s Football Club secured the Women’s Super League (WSL) title on Sunday with a commanding 4-1 win over West Ham United at the London Stadium, ensuring their dominance in English women’s football continues unchallenged.
The victory, sealed with goals from Khadija Shaw and a brace from her, marked the perfect end to a season where City have rarely looked threatened, reinforcing their status as the league’s most consistent force.
Key Points
- ✅ Khadija Shaw scored twice in the 4-1 win over West Ham
- ⚡ City have now won three WSL titles in four seasons
- 💡 The result means Liverpool’s title hopes are all but over
City’s attacking trio of Shaw, Lauren Hemp, and Chloe Kelly has been lethal all season, but it was Shaw who stole the show at Upton Park, opening the scoring just 12 minutes in before adding a second midway through the second half. West Ham pulled one back through Ria Percival, but Kelly restored the away side’s three-goal cushion before Beth Mead added the final touch in stoppage time.
| Player | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| Khadija Shaw | 2 | 0 |
| Chloe Kelly | 1 | 1 |
| Beth Mead | 1 | 0 |
Manager Gareth Taylor hailed his side’s mental resilience after a season where they navigated fixture congestion and international breaks without losing rhythm. “This group has shown incredible character,” Taylor said post-match. “Every time we step on the pitch, we play with belief and ambition.”
💡 Pro Tip
For aspiring players, watching City’s high-pressing midfield under Taylor offers a masterclass in transitional football—how to win the ball back quickly and punish opponents.
The win means City finish the season 15 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, who had been their closest rivals. Liverpool, once title contenders, faded to sixth place after a dismal run of form in the final third of the season.
📋 By The Numbers
- 4 — Goals scored by City in the 4-1 win
- 15 — Points City finished ahead of Arsenal
- 33 — Total WSL goals scored by Shaw this season
City’s trophy cabinet now stands at five major honours since 2020, including an FA Cup and Women’s League Cup. Their next challenge? The Champions League knockout stages, where they will face Italian side Juventus in the quarter-finals next month.
- Season dominance — City have lost just two league games all season
- Title sequence — Third WSL title in four years, following wins in 2021-22 and 2022-23
- European push — Now targeting a maiden Champions League final after breezing past group stages
Fans at the London Stadium erupted as the final whistle blew, with Shaw lifting the trophy alongside her teammates in front of a jubilant away section. The club’s social media channels were flooded with congratulatory messages from global football stars, including Manchester City’s men’s team captain Kyle Walker, who tweeted: “Unreal achievement. Absolute machines.”
With City’s women’s team now firmly established as England’s premier club side, the question for rival teams is simple: how do you stop a machine that keeps getting better?