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Manchester City starts WSL title defense with strong performance in Champions League

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Manchester City starts WSL title defense with strong performance in Champions League

Summary

Manchester City has begun its Women's Super League (WSL) title defense impressively, winning every match this season. The team has also shown resilience in the Champions League, coming from behind to draw against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Manager Andree Jeglertz has effectively rotated his squad, leading to impactful substitutions that have turned games around. As City seeks to avoid past struggles in balancing domestic and European competitions, they remain focused on improving consistency after securing two draws in Europe. Several players are recovering from injury, but City’s squad depth has been highlighted early in the season.

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By the Numbers

•City won all WSL matches and is unbeaten in Champions League.
•Jeglertz has varied his starting XI without losing form.
•They have gained six points from losing positions in the WSL.
•Club aims to improve after drawing twice in Europe.
•Multiple injuries may impact squad depth moving forward.

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6:14 AMYahoo Sports — Can Man City juggle WSL title defence and Champions League?
6:14 AMBBC Sport — Can Man City juggle WSL title defence and Champions League?

What they're saying

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Manchester City have had a strong start to the WSL season, but have they showed they are capable of juggling Champions League football?
— Yahoo Sports