WSL talking points: hot-shots hit marks as Manchester United go second
The Guardian · 2026-03-23 · archive
Goal records and late winners caught the eye on a good weekend for both Manchester clubsA 12-minute Khadija Shaw hat-trick helped Manchester City with an emphatic 5-2 win against Tottenham as they inch closer to the WSL title. Shaw, a strong contender for player of the season, scored her 18th goal in 18 league games. It was also her fourth consecutive hat-trick at home against Spurs and the fastest ever in the league’s history. All three goals were headers as the visitors crumbled under City’s aerial prowess in set-piece situations. Shaw’s personal 15-goal total against Spurs is now also the...
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The Women's Super League standings saw significant movement as the domestic season enters its final stages. Manchester City solidified their title credentials with a 5-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, spearheaded by a historic individual performance from Khadija Shaw. A rapid hat-trick, completed in just twelve minutes, established a new record for the fastest treble in the competition's history. All three goals were headers, exploiting the opposition's weaknesses during set-piece situations. This result, combined with Manchester United ascending to second place, reshapes the competitive landscape for West Ham United and other top-flight clubs as the Manchester sides maintain their dominant form.
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