Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw scores twice as her side keep up the pressure on Chelsea in the Women's Super League title race with a big win over Leicester.
Since her WSL debut in September 2021, Khadija Shaw has scored 59 goals, at least 23 more than any other player in that period, with Sam Kerr next best on 36Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw scored twice as her side maintained the pressure on leaders Chelsea in the Women's Super League title race with a thumping win over Leicester.
In cold and windy conditions City added a third through Jess Park's 49th-minute shot from the edge of the area. Victory moved Gareth Taylor's side to within two points of the reigning champions, although Chelsea play Brighton later on Sunday.The 27-year-old is the division's top scorer and has netted seven goals in her past four matches in all competitions.
And Shaw had more opportunities to complete a record-extending seventh WSL hat-trick, but flicked two efforts wide in the second half. Amandine Miquel's side have not won since October and next face Birmingham in the League Cup on Wednesday, before they host WSL leaders Chelsea on Saturday.
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