Khadija Shaw scored twice as Manchester City beat West Ham 4-1 to wrap up the WSL title. Her contract is expiring, and while she expressed a desire to stay in Manchester, her future remains uncertain.
Guardian Sport won sports publisher of the year at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards on Monday, with judges describing their coverage as "a selection box of delights, consistently catering for many tastes". Jonathan Liew was named columnist of the year for the fifth time in eight years, while Suzanne Wrack and Andy Bull also won bronze awards.
Barça’s need to adapt on show in Bayern draw, while Sam Kerr’s ‘perfect hat-trick’ is denied by a lack of technologyAlexia Putellas said Barcelona have to “adapt our game” after a 1-1 draw away to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. The game, in which the scorer of Bayern’s equaliser, Franziska Kett, was sent off for pulling Salma Paralluelo’s hair late on, was a far cry from the 7-1 victory the Spanish champions earned over the German champions in their opening match of the league phase of the competition. “We knew this game would be different. As you’ve seen, we were right,” said the two-time Ballon d’Or winner. “The first half was different from the second half. In the end, they were in a medium block; we waited for more space in the middle. We have to adapt our game.” The key seems to be to let Barcelona have the ball and Bayern’s Giulia Gwinn said: “The biggest challenge against Barcelona is to accept that you’ll have very little possession without becoming passive. Every time we managed to go beyond that initial moment of pressing, we were dangerous. In the second half, we had the momentum. We could’ve made more of a couple of chances, but we could tell that they’re not unbeatable, that we can get something done.” Suzanne Wrack Continue reading...
Scottish Premiership delivered extraordinary drama as Hearts equalized late to draw 1-1 with Hibernian in a chaotic Edinburgh derby where both goalkeepers were sent off, leaving nine men each. Meanwhile, Rangers' title aspirations were dealt a severe blow with a 2-3 home defeat to Motherwell, who secured a famous victory through Emmanuel Longelo's late winner. Dundee United beat Dundee 3-0 in the Tayside derby.
A roundup of football action featuring Dundee United's derby win, Chelsea's crucial WSL victory, and Coventry's defeat of Wrexham in the Championship.
Como takes 1-0 lead against Genoa in Serie A with Douvikas header. Chelsea beats Everton 4-1 in WSL, securing European push advantage. Coventry defeats Wrexham 3-1 in Championship.
Live coverage of Sunday's football action, featuring WSL matches including Everton vs Chelsea, promotion battles in the Championship, and build-up to the FA Cup semi-finals.
Arsenal's Olivia Smith discusses her growth and the upcoming Women's Champions League semi-final against Lyon. Meanwhile, Chelsea's caretaker manager addresses team news leaks and recent poor form ahead of their FA Cup clash with Leeds.
