WSL: ‘Perfect reaction’ as Man City win WSL title

Manchester City’s desire for excellence can be summed up by the behavior of Lauren Hemp, who was player of the match after providing two assists and creating 11 chances for her teammates.

When asked how satisfied she was, the England winger replied: “Yes, but there’s no goal – I think I need to practice shooting! But I’m really happy to contribute where I can.”

“We are really happy. We have a very confident group, everyone is contributing and the substitutes are also contributing.”

Missing out on a place in last season’s Champions League means Manchester City have played 22 games in all competitions this season, while at the end of this weekend, rivals Chelsea will have played 25, Arsenal 27 and Manchester United 28.

The team looks refreshed as a result of the extra rest, especially star striker Khadija Shaw, who has scored 15 goals in the league this season, surpassing the 12 she scored last season.

Even with the Asian Cup approaching and the departure of key players like Yui Hasegawa, they look well equipped to thrive. Record setter Sam Coffey made her debut in this game and impressed in midfield.

On Sky Sports, former Manchester City captain Steph Houghton pointed to her old team’s determination to succeed this season.

“There is always extra pressure when you lead the league by a big margin of points, and as a player you naturally feel those first few days after losing. [by Arsenal]”, she said.

“That was the perfect reaction.”

With six matches to go, Manchester City needs 12 points to win the title. If results go their way, they could win it at Old Trafford after three matches on Sunday, March 29.

Maybe that’s enough to satisfy Gigglertz and this hungry group of players.