Puppy yoga, Crystal Maze and the 'culture queens': How Manchester City cultivated a winning culture this season
The WSL and Women's FA Cup winners matched performances on the pitch with chemistry off it
As Manchester City’s squad linked arms and rushed towards their fans at the final whistle of Sunday’s Women’s FA Cup victory, their status as the best team in England was well and truly cemented.
City’s 4-0 win over Brighton at Wembley crowned what has been a dominant campaign, as the Citizens claimed a first-ever league and Women’s FA Cup double.
In Andrée Jeglertz’s first season in charge, City have claimed the two most prestigious titles in England, and one of them was one they had waited 10 years to hold aloft again.
There is plenty to praise when it comes to the attacking strides that City have made this season. Jeglertz has elevated what was a strong, possession-oriented side into an aggressive attacking unit.
Alongside their two domestic trophies, Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw won the WSL Golden Boot with 21 goals in 22 games, and Vivianne Miedema looked back to her best playing in a deeper midfield role while also scoring 10 league goals.
But the Swedish manager also deserves credit for the strength of chemistry and cohesion within this City squad.
