Manchester City Clinch Women's Super League Title and send message to the men

25 September 2016 03:03

Manchester City secured their first Women's Super League title following a 2-0 win against last season's champions Chelsea.

City, who needed only a point to dethrone Chelsea as they started the game seven points clear of their rivals, led 1-0 at half-time courtesy of Katie Chapman's own goal and Toni Duggan (pictured) converted a penalty early in the second period.

It was another dominant display from City, who were runners-up to Chelsea last season after being pipped at the post. 

Nick Cushing's side are now unbeaten in 15 league games this time round, winning 13, and have conceded just one goal on home soil at the Academy Stadium.

And it is really their home form which has been the key to their success - City boys, are you watching?

Nick Cushing's side can win a second trophy of 2016 on October 2 when they face Birmingham City in the Continental Cup final, and the ambitious manager is now targeting Champions League success.

"I'm really pleased that we've won the title - it's what we set out to do," City boss Cushing told BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.

"But I'm more pleased with the performance today. In the second half especially we were dominant defensively and offensively.

"We've got some big games coming up and we want to be successful in the Champions League now that we've won the league. For now it's hard work because we've got big games."


Source: PA-WIRE