Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw: How ‘nightmare’ Manchester City striker reached 100 goals

Shaw’s achievement is nothing short of remarkable given she reached the landmark in just 120 games in all competitions.

In her past four WSL matches, she has picked up eight goals and two assists, and has a 1.11 goals-per-game rate this season in the league.

The 28-year-old leads the WSL top-scorers chart by seven goals, with her nearest competitors on five goals each, and Shaw has netted as many as Liverpool have in total this season.

“Scoring goals for fun, best centre-forward in the land,” are the words that make up City fans’ song about her, often chanted in adoration of their number nine.

They stayed behind at Joie Stadium on Sunday to show their appreciation, giving her a standing ovation as the club congratulated her formally at full-time.

A video was played on the big screens – a compilation of messages from sporting stars including legendary Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt – who also shared a message on X later on Sunday, external – ex-England striker Ian Wright and former Manchester City favourites Steph Houghton and Jill Scott.

“Manchester is my home,” Shaw said in the microphone, prompting a huge roar from fans and manager Andree Jeglertz confirmed afterwards the club are in discussions with her over a potential new deal with her current contract ending in July 2026.

“It’s amazing. I’m so happy for her of course, but also for this club, to have her in this environment and in our team. She is affecting things,” added Jeglertz.

“She has a big role but is also a great team-mate. She knows it’s not just about her scoring goals. The assists have to come from somebody.

“She is working every day to become a little bit better and that is the most important thing in this job – that she is never satisfied.

“Watching her a few years ago, there were a lot of goals from crosses and with headers but I think she showed today she can score in different ways. That’s a part she has developed and is still doing so.”