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Chelsea crowned Womens Super League champions as Hayes bows out in style

Published : Monday, 20 May, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 429
LONDON, MAY 19: Chelsea were crowned Womens Super League champions for a fifth successive season as boss Emma Hayes bowed out in style with a title-clinching 6-0 rout of Manchester United on Saturday.

Hayes side went into the last day of the season ahead of second-placed Manchester City on goal difference in a thrilling finish to the title race.

Chelsea raced into a four-goal lead by half-time at Old Trafford and, with City unable to match that spree in their 2-1 win at Aston Villa, the silverware was destined for Stamford Bridge once again.

Level on points with City, the Blues finished on top with a +53 goal difference compared to Citys +46.

"What a wonderful performance. The hardest thing to do is five in a row because people take their eye off the ball," Hayes said.

"I can say its my most enjoyable title. Its definitely been the toughest without doubt, for that reason probably the sweetest."

It was a fitting finale for Hayes, who was saying farewell to the club she has brought so much success during 12 years in charge.

Hayes is leaving to take over as United States Womens boss after winning seven Super League titles, five FA Cups and two League Cups.

"Great memories, listening to the fans, the connection with the players. I just haven got any more to give, I know that," Hayes said.

The 47-year-olds legacy is not just the silverware in Chelseas trophy cabinet, but also her key role in helping the huge growth in popularity of the womens game in Britain.

"Everyone said girls can play, nor can they fill stadiums, nor can they get paid, nor can they create history," Hayes said.
"Not only are we not going away but we are going to fill them every week. Womens football now is a serious business and that for me is what its about."

City had hoped to spoil Hayes leaving party by winning the title for the first time since 2016.

But Chelsea had spent 153 days on top of the table, compared to 64 for City, and they rounded off their seventh title in eight seasons in blistering fashion.

Chelsea made a dream start against Womens FA Cup winners United in the second minute as Guro Reitens cross picked out Mayra Ramirez and she rose highest to head home.

Six minutes later, Hayes was punching the air in delight as Johanna Kaneryd clipped a composed finish past United keeper Mary Earps.

Over at Villa Park, Mary Fowler gave City hope with a powerful strike in the 21st minute.

But Ramirez ensured Chelsea would not have to worry about being caught by City.

Surging away down the right flank, Ramirezs pin-point cross was tapped in by Sjoeke Nusken in the 43rd minute.

And Ramirez waltzed through the hapless United defence and smashed a thunderous drive into the roof of the net in first-half stoppage time.

Hayes team showed no mercy and Melanie Leupolz scored their fifth in the 47th minute with a close-range effort.
Their title hopes gone, City conceded a 67th-minute equaliser to Rachel Daly before Lauren Hemp at least ensured the visitors finished on a winning note.

Fran Kirby, making her final Chelsea appearance after nine years, capped her own farewell with the sixth goal in the 85th minute as the title celebrations started in earnest.      â€”AFP



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