'They always deliver' - Man City savour 'magical' title

Breaking news from the world of sport: 'They always deliver' - Man City savour 'magical' title Figure caption, Manchester City lift WSL trophy after win at West HamByFlora SnelsonBBC Sport journalistPublished31 minutes agoFor the first time in seven seasons, the ribbons on the Women's Super League trophy are a different shade of blue. Manchester City are champions again, having ended Chelsea's six-year run as the dominant force at the top of the English pyramid. A decade on from their first WSL title in 2016, they lifted the coveted trophy for a second time following a 4-1 win at West Ham United in their final league game of a triumphant campaign.

It was a victory lap after the title was confirmed in midweek when Arsenal drew at Brighton, and City's comprehensive win in London came as no surprise to manager Andree Jeglertz, in his debut WSL season after taking charge last July. "I've stopped being impressed by this team because they always deliver," said the 54-year-old Swede, a four-time league title winner in his homeland with Umea. Image gallerySkip image galleryImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester City lift their first Women's Super League title in 10 yearsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, City players celebrate their title success after a 4-1 win at West HamImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Swede Andree Jeglertz took charge of City last summerImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lauren Hemp enjoys her first title success at City after joining in 2018Image caption, Kerstin Casparij joined Manchester City on a three-year deal in 20221 of 5 Previous image Next imageSlide 1 of 5 , Alex Greenwood lifts the trophy in front of fans , Manchester City lift their first Women's Super League title in 10 yearsEnd of image gallery"They are so focused on the task.

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I am not surprised but I am proud they were able to do that. There are a lot of things going on in this moment and still they put in a good performance. "Alongside pride, Jeglertz noted the "relief" as City finally got their hands on the trophy having led the table since November.

His side held off the challenge from Chelsea and European Champions Arsenal to end their league campaign with a four-point advantage over the second-placed Gunners. With a chance to complete a Double in the Women's FA Cup final against Brighton on 31 May, City showed why they are deserved champions with a comfortable win at the 10th-placed Hammers. There was nostalgia to go with dominance as midfielder Laura Coombs scored in her final league game before she retires from playing this summer after 19 years.

"It is pretty magical to be honest," said the midfielder, who has also won the FA Cup and League Cup since she joined the club from Liverpool in 2019. "I've been here seven years. I think it has been building for a long time.

I am going to soak it in. "I really feel like that I have been part of something.

The story has climbed to the top of the sports agenda, with fans and analysts following closely.