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Transfer News: Man City sign England star

The prospect of Champions League football persuaded England striker Chloe Kelly to move to Manchester City after announcing her departure from Everton.

Kelly spent four seasons at Everton having signed from Arsenal but rejected a new two-year contract in June.

"The chance to play Champions League football and just being at the club as a whole is massive," she told BBC Sport...

Women, women's football, summer sport

England to get additional Champions League spot in format change

The Women's Super League is set to gain an additional Champions League place from 2021 onwards after UEFA announced a major overhaul of the competition.

For the first time, there will be a group stage introduced for the 2021-22 season once teams reach the last 16. Four groups of four will play each other home and away with the top two in each group going through to the quarter-finals...

Manchester City, football, women's football

England star Scott takes player-coach role at Manchester City

England midfielder, Jill Scott, has agreed to become a player-coach at Manchester City as part of a new two-year contract with the club.

She will assist new head coach, Gareth Taylor. "I'm absolutely thrilled to have Jill not only sign a new contract but also begin her professional coaching journey here at Manchester City," he said.

City finished second in this year's...

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City's new boss sets sights on trophies

Manchester City may have missed out on the Women's Super League title, despite being top of the league when the season was suspended, but new head coach, Gareth Taylor, wants to win trophies as soon as possible.

Taylor replaced Nick Cushing at the helm last month and knows he will be expected to build on his predecessor's legacy of six trophies in seven seasons in charge.

“I...

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Chelsea win Women's Super League, Liverpool are relegated

Chelsea have been named winners of the Women's Super League title on a points-per-game ratio.

The Blues were second in the table when the season was suspended in March, one point behind leaders Manchester City. But they had a game in hand which meant the two sides swapped places once points-per-game were applied.

Liverpool have been relegated to the Women's Championship and...

FA, women's football, FA Cup, football

FA Cup to rescue women's season

The Football Association are increasingly hopeful there will be a Women's FA Cup final this year, despite the cancellation of the Super League season.

According to Telegraph Sport, the quarter-finals, semis and final could potentially be played ahead of a new WSL campaign starting in September.

It is understood the FA will hold further discussions this week and clubs would...