Manchester City are crowned Women’s Super League champions for the first time in 10 years after Arsenal are held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion. With one round remaining, City already lead the table, and Arsenal’s inability to win their remaining match means their points total cannot overtake City. The result ends Arsenal’s title challenge despite their need for maximum points to keep the race alive, after scheduling meant they entered the final day with games in hand.
In the match itself, Fuka Tsunoda opens the scoring for Brighton & Hove Albion, but Friday Maanum equalises with a strike in the 62nd minute. The draw prevents any change in the top positions and guarantees City the league trophy without them needing to play again to secure the title. Sources also note that this title comes in City’s first season under head coach Andrée Jeglertz, following six runner-up finishes and a previous league championship in 2016. Arsenal’s draw also ends a run of championships held by Chelsea.
