Arsenal’s 1‑1 draw with Brighton at the Academy Stadium sealed the league for Manchester City, prompting a chorus of “championes, championes” as the squad celebrated. Coach Andree Jeglertz described the final minutes as “painful” while his players huddled, waiting to pop champagne. The win confirmed City’s WSL title after leading the table since November. The win also gave City a six‑point cushion over Chelsea.

City’s first league crown in a decade ends a string of six runner‑up finishes dating back to 2015. Jeglertz said the lingering belief that they were “always second” was the biggest obstacle, and he forced the group to talk like winners early in the season. A shock 3‑2 loss to Brighton and a last‑minute 1‑0 win over Liverpool tested that new mentality.

The Swede praised a culture built on collective effort, noting that late goals and varied ways to win reflected genuine belief. With European competition absent this year, City could focus entirely on domestic honours and still chase a league‑and‑FA Cup double. Jeglertz insists the triumph proves the club belongs in the Champions League and declares, “We are back.”