{"id":193324,"date":"2026-05-15T13:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/193324\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:28:10","slug":"man-city-end-chelsea-domination-talking-points-from-the-wsl-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/193324\/","title":{"rendered":"Man City end Chelsea domination \u2013 Talking points from the WSL season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here, the Press Association takes a look at what we have learned from this season\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n<p>Man City revitalised<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Champions \ud83d\ude4c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/W7IfxEEDec\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/W7IfxEEDec<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Manchester City Women (@ManCityWomen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ManCityWomen\/status\/2052135449947205803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Manchester City were crowned WSL champions for the first time since 2016 as head coach Andree Jeglertz turned their fortunes around.<\/p>\n<p>The Swede took over last July after the sacking of Gareth Taylor in March, City having slumped to a fourth-placed finish in the WSL, 17 points behind champions Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>Although his tenure got off to a rocky start with a 2-1 loss to the Blues on the opening day, Jeglertz has steered his side to an impressive 17 wins from 21 games, with Arsenal\u2019s draw against Brighton on May 6 confirming City as champions.<\/p>\n<p>And there could be further success in store later this month when they face Brighton in the Women\u2019s FA Cup final.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea\u2019s grip loosened<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2.83154940.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea players in a huddle\" data-title=\"Manchester City v Chelsea \u2013 Subway Women\u2019s League Cup \u2013 Joie Stadium\" data-copyright-holder=\"PA Wire\" data-copyright-notice=\"PA Wire\/PA Images\" data-credit=\"Peter Byrne\" data-usage-terms=\"Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.\"  \/>Chelsea are battling to finish second (Peter Byrne\/PA)<\/p>\n<p>City\u2019s triumph also ended Chelsea\u2019s WSL domination and the Blues are battling with Arsenal for a second-placed finish going into the final day.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea had won six consecutive titles before this season and finished 12 points clear of their rivals last term.<\/p>\n<p>Now, however, they face a fight to qualify automatically for the league phase of the Champions League, with the third-placed Blues currently on course for the qualifiers.<\/p>\n<p>They go into their final game of the season at home to Manchester United two points behind Arsenal, who travel to Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham turn it around<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2.82252704.jpg\" alt=\"Martin Ho looking ahead\" data-title=\"Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool \u2013 Barclays Women\u2019s Super League \u2013 Brisbane Road\" data-copyright-holder=\"PA Archive\" data-copyright-notice=\"PA Archive\/PA Images\" data-credit=\"Ben Whitley\" data-usage-terms=\"Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.\"  \/>Martin Ho has turned Tottenham\u2019s fortunes around (Ben Whitley\/PA)<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham have been one of the surprise packages of the season, having initially been considered relegation candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs finished second bottom last year, but under new boss Martin Ho they have excelled to secure a fifth-placed finish.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of their final game against Brighton, they have also recorded their highest points tally in the WSL with 33, just six off fourth-placed Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p>Newly-promoted hopes<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2.81675672.jpg\" alt=\"London City players walking\" data-title=\"Everton v London City Lionesses \u2013 Barclays Women\u2019s Super League \u2013 Goodison Park\" data-copyright-holder=\"PA Archive\" data-copyright-notice=\"PA Archive\/PA Images\" data-credit=\"Peter Byrne\" data-usage-terms=\"Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.\"  \/>London City have impressed in the WSL (Peter Byrne\/PA)<\/p>\n<p>Newly-promoted London City Lionesses have enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in the top flight.<\/p>\n<p>The club made a host of significant signings last summer, bringing in experienced players like Danielle van de Donk, Nikita Parris, Katie Zelem and Alanna Kennedy among others.<\/p>\n<p>They were sixth when boss Jocelyn Precheur was surprisingly sacked in December and under replacement Eder Maestre they sit seventh.<\/p>\n<p>They go into their final game at home to Aston Villa with a sixth-placed finish still a possibility.<\/p>\n<p>Greats say goodbye<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The end of a beautiful era\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Millie Bright will officially retire at the end of the season, bringing a close to an iconic career in the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BarclaysWSL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#BarclaysWSL<\/a> \ud83c\udf1f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ONoUdu4Pzn\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/ONoUdu4Pzn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Barclays Women&#8217;s Super League (@BarclaysWSL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BarclaysWSL\/status\/2049423672180396516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This season has seen some of the league\u2019s leading names bid farewell.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea captain Millie Bright announced her retirement from football at the end of April after 12 years at the club, where she won eight WSL titles.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester City midfielder Laura Coombs is set to retire at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a career which has also seen her represent Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>A number of household names are also leaving their current clubs, with Chelsea striker Sam Kerr, Arsenal duo Beth Mead and Katie McCabe and Tottenham captain Bethany England all moving on.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here, the Press Association takes a look at what we have learned from this season\u2019s competition. 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