Manchester City Women secured their first Women’s Super League title in a decade after Arsenal’s draw at Brighton prevented them from catching the leaders.
Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz revealed he always believed his team would win the Women’s Super League this season. Leading the club to their first title in ten years, the Swede ended Chelsea’s six-year reign at the top. City were officially crowned champions on Wednesday night when Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Brighton meant the third-placed team could not surpass the 52 points City had amassed. Jeglertz shared his frustration at being unable to influence the outcome during that match, calling it the worst 90 minutes of the season.
When asked if he expected City to win the league upon joining last summer, Jeglertz responded that the right word might not be expectation but rather conviction. He pointed to the club’s ambition, investment in the women’s program, and the quality and hunger of the players as key reasons for his early belief. Jeglertz stated, 'I don’t know if expect is right word, but I knew the ambition from the club, what they put into the women’s programme, the quality of players and also the hunger to win.' He also mentioned that the possibility felt real from the start because of these factors.
City have held the top spot since November 9 and secured the championship with a game remaining, boasting a six-point cushion over second-placed Chelsea. The gap to Arsenal, in third, was four points. Jeglertz, aged 54, became only the second manager in WSL history to win the title in his debut season, following Chelsea’s Sonia Bompastor in 2025.
Midfielder Laura Coombs and striker Vivianne Miedema are the only players in City’s squad who had previously won the WSL with other clubs—Coombs with Chelsea and Miedema with Arsenal. Jeglertz highlighted this as significant, saying, 'Only two players in the squad won the league before. That means something because it’s about believing you can win more games.' He also noted a long unbeaten streak in autumn that strengthened the team’s belief in their title chances.
Jeglertz emphasized the power of belief in achieving success, stating, 'I’m a strong believer that if you believe you can win, you have more opportunity to actually do it.' He reflected on how quickly the team improved and how the players’ collective belief made the title feel attainable early on. With Chelsea still to face, City could add another trophy as they prepare to play at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in the Women’s FA Cup semi-final.
The team gathered to watch Arsenal’s draw at Brighton but Jeglertz dismissed concerns about celebrations affecting their upcoming match. He praised their professionalism and said they deserved to enjoy the moment, adding, 'They are very professional. They definitely deserve to enjoy this evening, whatever that means.' He confirmed the team would shift focus back to the Chelsea game starting the next day, ensuring full energy for both the league decider and the cup semi-final.