WSL talking points: Shaw gives mixed messages over farewell but era ends for Arsenal
The Guardian · 2026-05-18 · archive
The WSL Golden Boot winner looks to have played her last game for the champions, while there are definite goodbyes at Arsenal and ChelseaThe focus was less on the performance and result and more on Khadija Shaw and her future. Manchester City had wrapped up the title after Arsenal dropped points against Brighton 10 days prior, so the game against West Ham was somewhat irrelevant. That Shaw scored two goals in City’s 4-1 win further highlighted what a huge error it would be for the club to let her go, with her contract expiring this summer. Shaw, though, gave hope...
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West Ham United recently faced Manchester City in Women's Super League action, a match overshadowed by the uncertain future of the league's leading goalscorer. Although Manchester City had already clinched the division title prior to kick-off, the fixture provided a platform for Khadija Shaw to showcase her impact. The striker scored twice as the Hammers fell to a 4-1 defeat, highlighting the clinical nature of the opposition's offensive play. With Shaw’s contract nearing its expiration this summer, her two goals served as a focal point for post-match discussion regarding her potential departure from the newly crowned champions during the upcoming transfer window.
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