Women’s Super League: Shaw doubles up to give Manchester City winning start
The Guardian · 2026-09-06 · all
Striker scores twice to sink BirminghamArsenal, Palace, Spurs and Liverpool winSome things just feel inevitable. Some strikers just feel inevitable. Despite a new season, a fresh start and new opponents, it is still the same storyline forManchester City: Khadija Shaw wins them the game. The Jamaica striker began the campaign exactly how she finished the previous league season, with two goals, and demonstrated why it was so crucial that the club eventually persuaded her to sign a new contract in the summer.Last season’s Golden Boot winner in the Women’s Super League could have scored at least twice in the first...
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West Ham United’s rivals in the Women’s Super League have commenced their latest season, with Manchester City securing an early victory. Khadija Shaw, the reigning top scorer in the division, proved instrumental by finding the net twice to ensure her side started the campaign with a win. Having recently committed her future to the club during the summer break, the Jamaican international continued the prolific form she established last year. As West Ham United look to establish themselves, other opening results saw wins for Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur. This round sets a competitive tone for the season.
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