What happened. Manchester City began their Women's Super League title defence with a 3-1 victory over newly-promoted Birmingham City, thanks to a brace from Shaw.

Manchester City won their opening match of the season.
Shaw scored two goals in the match.
Birmingham City are newly promoted to the WSL.

Manchester City have started their title defence with a win, setting an early marker in the WSL.

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