"Could this be the season that dominant reigning six-time champions Chelsea finally relinquish the Women's Super League (WSL) throne? Manchester City will surely think so. A comfortable 3-0 victory over Manchester United has added further proof that City -- looking ruthless, re-energised and reinvigorated under new manager Andrée Jeglertz -- are genuine title contenders. City came agonisingly close in the 2023-24 season, missing out on the title on goal difference."
"The hosts gave United no chance in the Manchester derby at the Eithad Stadium, starting fast and exploiting their local rivals' weakened defence to apply real pressure on holders Chelsea. The performance was a clear statement of intent on the title race, with the club eyeing what could be their first league title in almost a decade. Rebecca Knaak, returning from injury, opened the scoring by finishing off Khadija "Bunny" Shaw's expertly cushioned header, before the Jamaica international doubled the lead shortly after a brief spell of positive play from United. With City firmly back in control, England winger Lauren Hemp, making her first start since her September injury, added a third, completing a first-half demolition of United that ultimately settled the contest."
Manchester City produced a dominant 3-0 win over Manchester United in the Manchester derby, moving four points clear at the top of the WSL. The team appears re-energised under new manager Andrée Jeglertz after narrowly missing the 2023-24 title on goal difference and recovering from a disappointing season that left them fourth and managerless. Rebecca Knaak opened the scoring from Khadija "Bunny" Shaw's header, Shaw added a second, and Lauren Hemp completed the first-half rout on her first start since a September injury. United's weakened defence left them on the back foot throughout the match.
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