Man City complete domestic double as Shaw signs new contract
The Story
Manchester City secured the Women’s FA Cup with a 4-0 victory over Brighton at Wembley on Sunday, completing a domestic double after winning the Women’s Super League title. Khadija “Bunny” Shaw scored the opening goal in the 38th minute, and Alex Greenwood added a second before halftime, with Aoba Fujino and Vivianne Miedema sealing the win in the second half. The victory came days after Shaw announced she had signed a new four-year contract with the club during its celebratory parade, reversing speculation she would leave. Manager Andree Jeglertz, in his first season at City, said his focus is now on building a winning culture and defending their titles.
Key Facts
- Manchester City beat Brighton 4-0 in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley.
- Khadija Shaw, Alex Greenwood, Aoba Fujino, and Vivianne Miedema scored for City.
- Shaw signed a new contract with City, announced during the club’s celebratory parade.
- The FA Cup win completed a domestic double following City’s Women’s Super League title.
- Manager Andree Jeglertz stated his goal is to win more titles and create a sustained winning culture.
Conflicting Reports
The length of Brighton’s dominant opening spell is reported differently: BBC says Brighton dominated the first 30 minutes, while Sky Sports says they dominated the first 35 minutes.
Still Unclear
Single-source claims — BBC: Shaw won the WSL Player of the Year and Golden Boot; 19,000 fans attended the parade at Co-op Live; Chelsea had expressed interest in signing Shaw. Sky Sports: Jeglertz is in his first season as manager; Brighton were playing in their first major final; specific summer departures include Laura Coombs and Laila Ouahabi. The exact venue and crowd size for the contract announcement (Co-op Live arena per BBC) are not confirmed by Sky.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the sources.
Key Figures
Khadija Shaw, Andree Jeglertz, Alex Greenwood, Aoba Fujino, Vivianne Miedema, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Ellen White, Sue Smith
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports
