Man City's Shaw wins WSL Player of the Season

"Khadija Shaw has been named WSL Football's Player of the Season after an impressive campaign in the Women's Super League. The 29-year-old also won the Golden Boot for a third successive season after scoring 21 goals in 22 appearances as City claimed a first WSL title in a decade. She won the Football Writers' Association Women's Footballer of the Year award earlier in May and was named City's Player of the Season on Sunday."

"Known affectionately as 'Bunny', she has dominated headlines after contract renewal discussions broke down with her current deal set to run out in June. WSL rivals Chelsea are favourites to sign Shaw on a free deal in the summer amid heavy interest from clubs around the world. During City's homecoming celebrations at Manchester's Albert Hall on Sunday, fans chanted "we want Bunny to stay"."

"Some of Shaw's best performances this season included a hat-trick against Tottenham and a four-goal haul at home to Aston Villa, as well as scoring an important opener in the 3-2 win over Arsenal in October. The Jamaica international could help City snatch a domestic double if they beat Brighton in the Women's FA Cup final on Sunday, 31 May (15:00 BST)."

"Shaw beat team-mate Kerstin Casparij, Arsenal forward Alessia Russo and Aston Villa winger Kirsty Hanson to the award. England international Russo netted 13 goals in 22 matches, playing as both a striker and a midfielder, while Hanson finished third in the goalscoring charts behind Shaw and Russo with 12 goals. Also shortlisted for the main award were Manchester United's Jess Park, Chelsea's Alyssa Thompson, Tottenham's Olivia Holdt and Everton's Ruby Mace."

Khadija Shaw was named WSL Football’s Player of the Season after a standout Women’s Super League campaign. The 29-year-old scored 21 goals in 22 appearances to win the Golden Boot for a third consecutive season, helping Manchester City claim their first WSL title in ten years. Shaw also received the Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year award earlier in May and was named City’s Player of the Season. Contract renewal talks broke down, with her deal set to end in June, and Chelsea were reported as favourites to sign her on a free transfer. Shaw’s season included a hat-trick against Tottenham, four goals versus Aston Villa, and an opener in a 3-2 win over Arsenal. City could complete a domestic double by beating Brighton in the Women’s FA Cup final on 31 May.

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