Bunny Shaw has become the first woman to score 100 goals for Manchester City in the professional era.
She scored twice in the first half and twice in the second against Aston Villa in a 6-1 win to take her tally overall to 103.
Those goals have come in 120 appearances.
They break down as follows:
- WSL: 82 appearances, 74 goals
- FA Cup: 14 appearances, 15 goals
- League Cup: 15 appearances, 7 goals
- Champions League: 9 appearances, 7 goals
Shaw: It’s a really good feeling
And after the game, a delighted Bunny Shaw spoke to Sky Sports about her achievement – adding that she knew going into the game that she would pass the century milestone with one more goal.
“It’s a really good feeling,” she said. “I’ve always said from the first day I got here, this was a special club. The players I have around me, it’s a testament to them and a credit to them, I think they’ve made me look good, I’ve always said it.”
Of her four goals against Villa – albeit with an admission that the fourth was a slightly lucky one – she said: “When you score early, you just have the momentum and the confidence it’s just going to keep going.
“For me, it’s just a good feeling and I get to celebrate with the girls after.”
Bunny Shaw just wants to score goals – Vivianne Miedema
Team-mate – and the WSL’s all-time leading goalscorer – Vivianne Miedema presented Shaw with her player of the match award, and reflected on their partnership.
“Last year we didn’t get to play together too much – this year we’ve finally had a good stride of games we can play together.
“I love linking up and I love making the play, and Bunny just wants to be in the box to score goals, and I think we’ve got a great combination of that right now.
“I think we’re really lucky to have all of us on the same team.”
