"Manchester City are champions again, having ended Chelsea's six-year run as the dominant force at the top of the English pyramid. A decade on from their first WSL title in 2016, they lifted the coveted trophy for a second time following a 4-1 win at West Ham United in their final league game of a triumphant campaign. It was a victory lap after the title was confirmed in midweek when Arsenal drew at Brighton, and City's comprehensive win in London came as no surprise to manager Andree Jeglertz, in his debut WSL season after taking charge last July."
""I've stopped being impressed by this team because they always deliver," said the 54-year-old Swede, a four-time league title winner in his homeland with Umea. "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.""
"Alongside pride, Jeglertz noted the "relief" as City finally got their hands on the trophy having led the table since November. His side held off the challenge from Chelsea and European Champions Arsenal to end their league campaign with a four-point advantage over the second-placed Gunners. With a chance to complete a Double in the Women's FA Cup final against Brighton on 31 May, City showed why they are deserved champions with a comfortable win at the 10th-placed Hammers."
"There was nostalgia to go with dominance as midfielder Laura Coombs scored in her final league game before she retires from playing this summer after 19 years. "It is pretty magical to be"
Manchester City won the Women’s Super League for the second time, lifting the trophy after a 4-1 victory at West Ham United in their final league game. The title was confirmed midweek when Arsenal drew at Brighton, and City finished the campaign with a four-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal. The championship ended Chelsea’s six-year run as the dominant force at the top of the English pyramid. Manager Andree Jeglertz, in his debut WSL season, praised the team’s focus and consistent delivery, noting pride and relief after finally securing the trophy. The season also included nostalgia, with Laura Coombs scoring in her final league match before retiring after 19 years.
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