Shaw double gives Manchester City winning WSL start

Khadija Shaw picked up where she left off, scoring twice to sink Birmingham.

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What happened. Khadija Shaw scored twice as Manchester City began their WSL title defence with a 3-1 win over newly promoted Birmingham.

• Shaw could have scored at least twice in the first half.
• Birmingham goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley made an excellent debut.
• Arsenal, Palace, Spurs and Liverpool also won.

Shaw's goals underline why City secured her new contract in the summer.

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