{"id":663,"date":"2026-05-31T19:32:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T19:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racingsport.xyz\/?p=663"},"modified":"2026-05-31T19:32:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T19:32:44","slug":"khadija-shaw-manchester-citys-future-bright-with-striker-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racingsport.xyz\/?p=663","title":{"rendered":"Khadija Shaw: Manchester City’s future bright with striker key"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Shaw said after the victory at Wembley that she had been “a bit nervous” about announcing her new deal.<\/p>\n

Fans had been through an emotional rollercoaster about her leaving, with Chelsea poised to take advantage.<\/p>\n

But after a long season, in which Shaw scooped up several individual accolades including the WSL Player of the Year and Golden Boot, she relished getting her hands on another piece of silverware.<\/p>\n

“To get the double is a good feeling,” Shaw said. “I’ve always said that Manchester is my home. It took a while, but we finally got (the contract agreement) done.”<\/p>\n

At Wembley, her opener was crucial, coming after Brighton had dominated the first 30 minutes and with City struggling to get a foothold.<\/p>\n

One moment – a cross into Shaw in the 38th minute – changed the game as the Jamaica striker rose highest to loop a header past goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie. <\/p>\n

That killed Brighton’s momentum and captain Alex Greenwood’s strike just before half-time gave City a commanding lead.<\/p>\n

Jeglertz agreed Shaw’s goal gave his side “relief” and her assist for Fujino in the second half put City out of sight. A final goal from substitute Vivianne Miedema confirmed victory.<\/p>\n

Despite the noise over the past month, Shaw has remained their standout performer. She was important in the final, was the matchwinner in the semi-finals<\/a> and finished the WSL season with a double on final day to reach 21 goals in 22 matches.<\/p>\n

“I’m very impressed with how she handled that (speculation),” said Jeglertz. “She has never showed any mood that has affected her performance. <\/p>\n

“Of course, she knows about the writings. But at the same time, she has been so professional, always performed and always been a good person.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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