Khadija Shaw praised for focus after goal helps Man City complete Women's FA Cup and Double

Who, what, when and why it matters: Khadija Shaw scored the opening goal as Manchester City beat Brighton 4-0 in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, helping City complete the Double. The result came shortly after Shaw signed a four-year contract with City—after earlier plans to leave the club—which head coach Andrée Jeglertz said she handled with impressive focus.

Why it matters

Shaw's goal and City’s emphatic win matter for three reasons: it secured the club’s domestic double, it underlined Shaw’s importance to the side amid transfer speculation, and it came immediately after the striker committed to a long-term deal—an outcome that will shape Manchester City’s planning for the next seasons.

Shaw’s match contribution and recent form

According to the report, Shaw nodded in from an Alex Greenwood cross for the opening goal at Wembley. The Guardian notes her recent scoring run: she scored the winner in City’s quarter-final in April, the decisive goal in the semi-final at Chelsea in May, and continued that form with the goal which set up the 4-0 final victory over Brighton.

Contract U-turn and manager reaction

The Guardian reports Shaw had been set to leave City this summer but signed a four-year contract on Monday. Head coach Andrée Jeglertz praised her handling of the situation, saying he was 'very impressed' with how she managed the speculation and stayed focused on delivering on the pitch.

• Shaw scored the opening goal at Wembley from an Alex Greenwood cross.
• Manchester City beat Brighton 4-0 to lift the Women's FA Cup and complete the Double.
• Shaw signed a four-year contract on Monday after previously being set to leave this summer.
• Head coach Andrée Jeglertz praised Shaw for maintaining focus amid transfer speculation.
• Shaw had decisive goals in City's April quarter-final and May semi-final victories, according to the report.

Context for City and Shaw

The Guardian piece highlights Shaw’s recent goalscoring streak as a key factor in City's Cup run. The new contract and her performance in the final imply the club will continue to rely on her as a primary attacking option moving forward. Exact squad, tactical or fixture implications beyond what is reported were not provided in the source.

What happens next

With the Double secured and Shaw committed on a four-year deal, the next steps for City will be planning for the coming seasons with a settled striker. Further confirmation from Manchester City about the contract and any comments from Shaw would complete the picture; club statements or post-match transcripts should be checked before final publication.