When Andree Jeglertz took the helm at Manchester City last summer, he carried a quiet confidence that would prove prophetic. In his debut season as manager, the Swede has steered the club to their first Women's Super League title in a decade, shattering Chelsea's six-year reign as champions.
"I had a feeling from the beginning," Jeglertz admitted after City were crowned champions on Wednesday night, thanks to Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Brighton. The result meant third-placed Arsenal couldn't surpass City's commanding 52-point tally, leaving the manager to endure a nerve-wracking evening watching from afar. "It's been a horrible experience to watch another team play, knowing you can't do anything — that was the worst 90 minutes of the season," he joked on BBC Radio 5 Live.
But for Jeglertz, the triumph was no surprise. "I knew the ambition from the club, what they put into the women's programme, the quality of players and also the hunger to win," he explained. "Definitely, I had a feeling already from the beginning that it was possible."
City have sat atop the table since November 9, wrapping up the championship with a game to spare and a six-point cushion over second-placed Chelsea. Arsenal trail by four more points. It's a remarkable turnaround for a club whose last WSL title came in 2016 — a drought that Jeglertz ended with a blend of tactical acumen and unwavering belief.
At 54, Jeglertz joins elite company as only the second manager in WSL history to win the title in their debut season, following Chelsea's Sonia Bompastor in 2025. "The more you believe in it, then everything is possible with the quality of this group," he said, crediting the collective spirit that has driven City's resurgence.
Among the squad, midfielder Laura Coombs — retiring at season's end — and striker Vivianne Miedema are the only players who had previously lifted the WSL trophy, with Chelsea and Arsenal respectively. For the rest, this title marks a personal milestone, a testament to the ambition and hunger that Jeglertz saw from day one.
As City prepare for their final match of the season, the message from their manager is clear: this is just the beginning. With a foundation of quality, hunger, and unshakable belief, the Sky Blues are back on top — and they plan to stay there.