Khadija Shaw Manchester City Women’s FC made sure the Women’s Super League (WSL) season ended on a high for champions Manchester City. The Jamaican striker scored twice as her team thrashed West Ham United 4-1 at London Stadium on Sunday, capping a league campaign where City lost just twice all season.

The win wasn’t just about bragging rights. It sent a clear message to the rest of the WSL: City are the team to beat. Shaw’s brace took her tally to 21 goals for the season, making her the league’s top scorer by a mile. Her first came in the 12th minute, a clinical finish after a quick one-two with Lauren Hemp. The second arrived in the 55th, a powerful header from a Beth Mead cross that left West Ham’s goalkeeper rooted to the spot.

City’s relentless form continues

This was City’s fourth straight win to close out the season, a run that included a 6-2 demolition of Brighton & Hove Albion and a 3-0 drubbing of Arsenal. Their attack has been lethal all year, but Shaw’s consistency up front has been the difference. The Jamaican international joined City in 2020 and has since become the face of the club’s attack, delivering goals when it matters most.

West Ham, meanwhile, were already safe from relegation but still looked shaky at the back. Their lone goal came from Gilly Flaherty in the 68th minute, a consolation after City had already raced into a 3-0 lead. The Hammers’ defense struggled to contain City’s pace and movement, particularly in the first half.

Shaw’s season in numbers

Shaw’s 21 goals make her the WSL’s top scorer by seven clear of her nearest rival. She’s also added five assists, proving she’s not just a poacher but a creator too. Her partnership with Lauren Hemp on the left wing has been one of the league’s most dangerous combinations, with both players terrorizing full-backs all season.

City’s dominance wasn’t just about attack. Their midfield, marshaled by Keira Walsh, controlled the game’s tempo, while the backline stayed solid. Only Arsenal managed to score more than one goal against City all season, and that came in a 2-2 draw back in November.

What’s next for City and the WSL

The win means City finish the season with 51 points, 16 ahead of second-placed Arsenal. It’s their third WSL title in five years, and another trophy to add to their cabinet. Shaw, who turns 26 this month, is already being linked with moves to bigger clubs, but for now, she’s focused on enjoying the moment.

For West Ham, the loss was a minor blip in an otherwise solid season. They finished seventh, safely away from the relegation battle, and will look to build on this campaign next year. The WSL’s summer break starts now, but the offseason won’t be quiet—Arsenal will be licking their wounds and planning their next move, while other clubs will be chasing City’s crown.

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  • Source: BBC Sport
  • Published: May 16, 2026 at 14:53 UTC
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🇧🇷 Resumo em Português

O Manchester City colocou o ponto final na temporada da Women’s Super League (WSL) com uma exibição dominante de 4 a 1 sobre o West Ham, e a artilheira jamaicana Khadija Shaw brilhou como nunca, marcando dois gols e selando a vitória comemorada pelos Citizens. Com o resultado, as Blues encerram a campanha com chave de ouro, reafirmando seu poderio no futebol inglês, enquanto a atacante segue como uma das principais referências do esporte no país.

O confronto contra o West Ham não foi apenas mais uma vitória, mas um termômetro do momento do time de Gareth Taylor, que vinha de uma sequência irregular na reta final do campeonato. Shaw, com sua velocidade e precisão, mostrou por que é considerada uma das melhores atacantes do mundo, estendendo seu recorde de gols na temporada e garantindo que a campanha do City terminasse com o sabor da afirmação. Para o torcedor brasileiro, que acompanha cada vez mais o futebol feminino internacional, a performance da jamaicana reforça a importância de se dar visibilidade a atletas como ela, que inspiram novas gerações no esporte.

Agora, com a temporada da WSL encerrada, a atenção se volta para os próximos desafios do City, que pode buscar o bicampeonato na próxima edição, enquanto Shaw deve seguir como peça-chave — e possivelmente alvo de olhares de grandes clubes europeus.