FA Cup glory, domestic double sealed
City Women thrashed Brighton 4–0 in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, completing a historic domestic double. Vivianne Miedema, Kerstin Casparij, Rebecca Knaak, and Sydney Lohmann all found the net in a dominant display after Khadija Shaw had already opened the scoring. (2) (4) (5) The trophy joins the WSL title in the cabinet, a season that will be remembered for years.
Shaw stays, delivers, earns high praise
Khadija Shaw scored the opener in the final and her importance to this team goes far beyond that goal. Manager Andrée Jeglertz praised her focus after the match: "I'm very impressed how she handled that." (9) Shaw signed a new contract after previously being expected to leave, and BBC analysis points to her as the player around whom City's bright future is being built. (8)
Bernardo to Barcelona, Flick holds the key
Bernardo Silva is a free agent after his City contract expired and is pushing hard for a move to Barcelona. Two Spanish outlets report the deal now hinges on Hansi Flick's approval, with Barça's midfield already looking congested. (1) (3) Silva wants the move, but he may have to wait.
Get the next Manchester City FC brief by email
This article went out to subscribers as a brief. Get the next one straight to your inbox, free.
Free · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime
Midfield exodus taking shape
Mateo Kovacic is increasingly likely to leave City this summer, according to Football Insider. (6) He could be the third first-XI midfielder out the door as the club reshapes its midfield options ahead of the new era under Enzo Maresca.
Savinho future unclear as Spurs circle
Tottenham are showing interest in Savinho, and with the club entering a post-Pep transition under Maresca, the Brazilian winger's future is uncertain. (7) City have reportedly made their stance clear, but details remain thin.
Not the kind of history you want
Federico Valverde's thunderous volley against City in the Champions League round of 16 has been voted UEFA's Goal of the Season for 2025–26. (10) A reminder of a painful European exit.
Fan reactions
Fans are basking in the afterglow of Sunday's Wembley triumph. The double is being celebrated as a landmark moment for the women's team, with supporters noting the clean sweep across the club's FA Cup teams after the men's side also lifted silverware. The mood is one of pride and unity. Match thread here
