'They always deliver' - Man City savour 'magical' title
For the first time in seven seasons, the ribbons on the Women's Super League trophy are a different shade of blue. Manchester City are champions again, having ended Chelsea's six-year run as the dominant force at the top of the English pyramid.
For the first time in seven seasons, the ribbons on the Women's Super League trophy are a different shade of blue. Manchester City are champions again, having ended Chelsea's six-year run as the dominant force at the top of the English pyramid. A decade on from their first WSL title in 2016, they lifted the coveted trophy for a second time following a 4-1 win at West Ham United in their final league game of a triumphant campaign.
It was a victory lap after the title was confirmed in midweek when Arsenal drew at Brighton, and City's comprehensive win in London came as no surprise to manager Andree Jeglertz, in his debut WSL season after taking charge last July. "I've stopped being impressed by this team because they always deliver," said the 54-year-old Swede, a four-time league title winner in his homeland with Umea. Manchester City lift their first Women's Super League title in 10 years City players celebrate their title success after a 4-1 win at West Ham Swede Andree Jeglertz took charge of City last summer Lauren Hemp enjoys her first title success at City after joining in 2018 Kerstin Casparij joined Manchester City on a three-year deal in 2022 "They are so focused on the task.
I am not surprised but I am proud they were able to do that. There are a lot of things going on in this moment and still they put in a good performance. " Alongside pride, Jeglertz noted the "relief" as City finally got their hands on the trophy having led the table since November.
His side held off the challenge from Chelsea and European Champions Arsenal to end their league campaign with a four-point advantage over the second-placed Gunners. With a chance to complete a Double in the Women's FA Cup final against Brighton on 31 May, City showed why they are deserved champions with a comfortable win at the 10th-placed Hammers. There was nostalgia to go with dominance as midfielder Laura Coombs scored in her final league game before she retires from playing this summer after 19 years.