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Man City Clinch WSL Crown as Shaw Poised for Exit After Golden Boot Season

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Manchester City celebrated their first Women's Super League title in a decade with a commanding 4-1 victory over West Ham at Victoria Road. Captain Alex Greenwood lifted the trophy high as blue ticker tape filled the air, marking a triumphant end to a dominant campaign. The celebrations carried extra emotion as players embraced the moment with pure joy.

Khadija Shaw scored twice to cap her stellar season, finishing with 21 league goals to claim a third consecutive Golden Boot. However, the Jamaican striker appears set to depart on a free transfer this summer after failing to agree new terms. Sources indicate Manchester City couldn't match offers, including a reported £1 million-a-year proposal from Chelsea, despite Shaw's desire to remain in Manchester. Her muted celebrations suggested she knew this might be her final WSL appearance for the club.

Laura Coombs provided the afternoon's most emotional moment, curling in City's fourth goal in her final WSL appearance before retirement. The midfielder's strike capped a 19-year career that included seven seasons with the Manchester club. Manager Andree Jeglertz delivered the league title in his first season, transforming City back into champions and setting up a potential domestic double when they face Brighton in the FA Cup final.

The victory solidified City's dominance throughout a season where they rarely faced genuine competition. With Arsenal and Chelsea securing Champions League spots and Leicester dropping into relegation playoffs, the table largely reflected the expected order. The champions now turn their attention to Wembley, where they can complete a memorable season.