Manchester City secure WSL title with emphatic West Ham victory in 2026

Manchester City clinched their second Women's Super League title in ten years after a dominant 4-1 win at West Ham United confirmed their league supremacy.

City break Chelsea's six-year reign After a seven-season wait, Manchester City claimed the Women's Super League trophy for the first time since 2016. Their triumph ended Chelsea's six-year dominance at the top of the English women's football pyramid. The victory came in style with a 4-1 win over West Ham United in the final league match of an unbeaten campaign. The title was mathematically secured midweek when Arsenal drew at Brighton, ensuring City finished four points clear of second-placed Arsenal. ## Jeglertz praises team's relentless consistency Manager Andree Jeglertz, who took charge last July, expressed how the team's reliability has become expected. The 54-year-old Swede, a four-time Swedish league champion with Umea, said, "I've stopped being impressed by this team because they always deliver." He added, "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." Jeglertz also highlighted the "relief" of finally lifting the trophy after leading the table since November. ## Historic season capped with emotional milestone The victory marked a decade since Manchester City's first WSL title in 2016. Midfielder Laura Coombs scored in her final league appearance before retirement this summer after 19 years in the game. Coombs, who joined from Liverpool in 2019, reflected on the moment, saying, "It is pretty magical to be honest. I've been here seven years. I think it has been building for a long time. I am going to soak it in. I really feel like that I have been part of something." Her name is immortalized on the club's new £10m training facility alongside players with over 100 appearances. ## Shaw's future remains uncertain after golden season Khadija Shaw, the WSL Golden Boot winner, scored twice against West Ham to finish the season with 21 goals. The 29-year-old Jamaica striker, who holds the record for most WSL hat-tricks, remains coy about her future. "Manchester is where I would want to be, but ultimately we will see," she said. Shaw, whose contract expires this summer, added, "I just want to enjoy today. It's my first one [title], there have been a lot of emotions. It's been a long season of grind, hard work, ups and downs but ultimately we live for these and I can't wait to go and celebrate." ## Potential double looms with FA Cup final Manchester City now have the chance to complete a historic double by winning the Women's FA Cup against Brighton on May 31. Their commanding league performance against 10th-placed West Ham underscored their title-winning credentials. The club's dominance extended beyond Chelsea and Arsenal, with European champions Arsenal finishing as runners-up. City's title success followed a season-long display of consistency and quality under Jeglertz's leadership.