Man City's future looks bright - and Shaw's role is key

Manchester City's domestic double is the start of what they hope will be a hugely successful period for the club - and Khadija Shaw is at the centre of it.

For weeks, Shaw's name has dominated the news with her future looking certain to be away from City.

However, on Monday, in front of 19,000 fans at the club's celebratory parade, the 29-year-old announced a shock u-turn , and her decision to sign a new four-year deal.

Those supporters screamed with happiness at the Co-op Live arena, and shirts bearing her name on the back swarmed Wembley Way before Sunday's Women's FA Cup final.

She proved why her signature was the club's most important piece of business this summer by scoring the opening goal in their 4-0 win over Brighton and later assisting Aoba Fujino for City's third.

Their FA Cup win - a first since 2020 - came three weeks after City ended rivals Chelsea's six-year stranglehold on the Women's Super League title.

It was another sign of their desire for continued success, which manager Andree Jeglertz emphasised afterwards. If they are to achieve that, they need Shaw.

"First of all, it's amazing that she thinks our programme is the best way to become a better football player and that this is the right place to win titles," said Jeglertz.