- Manchester City have clinched the Women's Super League title after rivals Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton.
- This marks City's first championship since 2016.
- Third-placed Arsenal, still reeling from their Champions League exit to Lyon on Saturday, desperately needed a victory to keep the title race alive. With three games in hand on City, manager Renee Slegers understood the imperative of a win at Brighton.
- Despite Frida Maanum's 62nd-minute equaliser cancelling out Fuka Tsunoda's first-half opener for Brighton, the Gunners failed to find a decisive goal.
- The stalemate secured the league for City, allowing them to celebrate silverware in their first season under boss Andree Jeglertz.
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Manchester City win first WSL title since 2016 after Arsenal held at Brighton
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