The inside story of how Manchester City won the WS...
Key takeaways
- Really, they were the only worthy winners.
- Having finished fourth last season to miss out on European football, and sacked manager Gareth Taylor as a result, City emphatically surged to the summit under former Denmark boss Andrée Jeglertz and didn't look back.
- Indeed, City have dominated the WSL stats.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Really, they were the only worthy winners.
In a campaign defined by consistency and control, City dethroned Chelsea (who had won the last six titles back-to-back) to secure their first WSL crown in a decade, and the triumph caps a remarkable nine-month transformation for the club. Having finished fourth last season to miss out on European football, and sacked manager Gareth Taylor as a result, City emphatically surged to the summit under former Denmark boss Andrée Jeglertz and didn't look back.
Indeed, City have dominated the WSL stats. They lead for goals (58), Expected Goals (54.4), shots on target per match (7.0), big chances created (97), touches in the opposition box (849), and possession won in the final third per match (8.6) -- indicating their aggressive attack and relentless desire to retain possession -- while they also sit top for accurate crosses per match (7.1), and have double the number of set-piece goals (15) as the team in second place, Aston Villa (7).