Manchester City aims for historic FA Cup triumph after league title win
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Manchester City prepares for the FA Cup final against Brighton after securing their first league title in a decade. The victory signifies a successful month for the team, which is also focused on extending star striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw's contract. Shaw's recent decision to remain with the team for four more years is seen as crucial for maintaining their competitiveness. A win in the FA Cup would complete a remarkable season and signal the club's continued ambition in women's football.
- •Manchester City won their first league title in a decade
- •FA Cup final scheduled against Brighton
- •Khadija Shaw commits to four more years with the club
- •City seeks to lift their first Women's FA Cup since 2020
- •Success would conclude a highly successful month for the team
- 9:01 AMThe Guardian Sport — After dramatic Shaw U-turn and title win, Manchester City target historic Double
"FA Cup final victory against Brighton would make it a perfect month and the squad are hungry for more success Secure your first league title for a decade? Tick. Extend your golden boot-winning striker’s contract. Tick. Lift a first Women’s FA Cup since 2020? Pending. May 2026 has gone swimmingly for Manchester City and they are hoping it will get even better. Once you get that sweet taste of long-awaited success, you want more, and coaches will tell you it is not reaching the top that is the hardest part, but staying there. Keeping hold of your best players is job No 1 in that regard, so persuading Khadija “Bunny” Shaw to perform a remarkable U-turn and stay for another four years was vital. Continue reading...
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