Shaw brace gives Manchester City winning WSL opener against Birmingham
Manchester City kicked off the new Women's Super League season with a win, thanks to a brace from Khadija Shaw against Birmingham. The result gives City an early three points and sets a positive tone for their title challenge. The match marked the opening round of the WSL season, with Shaw's clinical finishing proving the difference between the two sides.
Read the full story at theguardian.comA winning start matters in the WSL, where the margins at the top are tight and goal difference can decide the title race. Shaw continuing her prolific form from previous seasons signals that Manchester City's attacking core remains intact, while Birmingham face an early test of how they will cope against the league's elite.
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