WSL Roundup: Shaw’s Future Uncertain, Arsenal Era Ends, Kerr Ties Record

Khadija Shaw scored twice in Manchester City’s 4-1 win over West Ham on Saturday, but the focus remained on her future as her contract expires this summer. City had already secured the Women’s Super League title after Arsenal dropped points 10 days earlier, making the result largely academic. Shaw’s performance underscored the potential mistake of letting her leave, though she offered mixed signals to fans who chanted for her to stay at the club’s title party on Sunday.

“I’ve always said Manchester is my home, it’s where I want to be, but there’s a lot of things which go on behind the scenes which I won’t talk about now,” Shaw told Sky Sports after the match. “But I’ve always been proud of all the girls and everything. Manchester is where I would want to be, but ultimately we’ll see.”

Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Liverpool served as a farewell for Katie McCabe, Beth Mead, Victoria Pelova and Laia Codina, marking the end of an era. McCabe assisted Mariona Caldentey’s goal, and Mead was instrumental in Alessia Russo’s second strike, highlighting what the club will lose. “They are both very vocal and create energy when it is needed, they speak up when it is needed, so that is something we will miss: their energy, their presence and also their football intelligence,” said coach Renée Slegers.

Sam Kerr bid farewell to Chelsea in style by equaling Fran Kirby’s club goalscoring record with her 116th goal, securing a 1-0 home win over Manchester United. The strike was Kerr’s eighth WSL goal against United, the most any player has scored against a single opponent. United finished winless in six games across all competitions and remain without a WSL victory over Chelsea in 13 meetings.

Leicester suffered their 11th consecutive league defeat, losing 1-0 to Everton on a stoppage-time goal by Maz Pacheco. The result left the WSL’s bottom side with a league-high 52 goals conceded and only four goals scored in 2025, raising concerns ahead of their relegation playoff at Charlton. Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan’s strong form kept Leicester scoreless.

London City Lionesses capped their debut WSL season with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Aston Villa, securing sixth place and a top-half finish. Freya Godfrey scored the 92nd-minute winner after Daniëlle van de Donk canceled out Lynn Wilms’ opener. The victory set records for wins and points by a promoted side. “We’ve had a historic season,” Godfrey said. “This is just the start.”

Tottenham secured fifth place with a late 2-1 comeback win at Brighton, capping a club-record points tally. Manager Martin Ho praised his team’s character after Toko Koga drove home a 92nd-minute winner from distance. The 20-year-old defender, signed from Feyenoord last summer, scored her second goal for the club in her inaugural campaign. “The way you finish is probably how you’re remembered,” Ho said.