Inside Man City’s first WSL triumph since 2016: How Andree Jeglertz’s side overcame 10 years of disappointment to dethrone Chelsea
Manchester City's Historic Win
For the first time in 10 years, Manchester City are Women’s Super League champions. The crowning moment may not have been what the runaway leaders expected, with Arsenal’s draw at Brighton on Wednesday night confirming their triumph without them even needing to take to the field.
A Decade of Near Misses
But it won’t taste any less sweet for a City side that has endured five second-placed finishes since their last title triumph in 2016. Some of those nearly seasons have proven particularly heart-breaking. In the 2019-20 campaign, which was cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic, City were actually top of the table when the season was suspended, only for the league to be decided on a points-per-game basis, which put second-placed Chelsea, who had played a match fewer, above them.
- Manchester City won their first WSL title in 10 years.
- The 2019-20 season was cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Chelsea finished above Manchester City in the 2019-20 season on points-per-game.
Past Disappointments
The following year, Emma Hayes' Blues pipped them again as City finished second by two points despite losing just once all season.
City had to wait 10 years for their first WSL title since 2016.
New Era for Manchester City
Andree Jeglertz’s side overcame 10 years of disappointment to dethrone Chelsea.
