Manchester City have been crowned Women's Super League champions for the first time since 2016, ending Chelsea's dominant six-title streak in style. The title was confirmed on Wednesday after Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton, leaving City unable to be caught at the top of the table.
Manager Andree Jeglertz, in his debut WSL season, becomes only the second manager in league history to win the title in their first campaign—matching Chelsea's Sonia Bompastor in 2025. And the Swedish tactician revealed he sensed this triumph was possible from the very start of the season.
"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," Jeglertz told the BBC. "Definitely, I had a feeling already from the beginning that it was possible. I'm here because that was one of the many things they wanted us to aim for."
The title race wasn't without its drama. A recent 3-2 defeat to Brighton could have derailed City's momentum, but the team showed remarkable resilience to surge past the finish line. "I definitely believed in it, but it went fast. We got pretty good, quite early. The more you believe in it, then everything is possible with the quality of this group," Jeglertz added.
For the manager, this championship is just the beginning. "This wouldn't have been possible without the incredible effort, belief, passion, and dedication of my colleagues, the players, and the fans. They've all been a credit to the club as well as themselves and deserve to celebrate this amazing moment," he said. "But this isn't the end of the road—we still have plenty to fight for this season and in the coming years. I'm excited by what the future holds for this amazing group of players and this fantastic club."
City now turn their attention to Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against holders Chelsea—a chance to add more silverware to an already memorable season. For third-placed Arsenal, who were hoping to keep the title race alive after their Champions League exit to Lyon, Frida Maanum's 62nd-minute equalizer at Brighton wasn't enough to force a decisive twist in the title race.