Chloe Kelly could get chance to revive Man City career with PSG waiting in the wings

As Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw hobbled down the tunnel at the Joie Stadium on Sunday afternoon, it was hard to shake the feeling that the striker was carrying Manchester City’s title hopes with her.

The Jamaica international had scored twice in a 21-minute first-half spell to put the Blues into cruise control against West Ham United. In doing so, she became the first player in Women’s Super League (WSL) history to register a goal involvement in 10 consecutive games.

It was yet another milestone feat to add to Shaw’s ever-growing list of impressive accolades. It is little surprise then that the sight of her on crutches at the full-time whistle, her foot in a protective boot, prompted some trepidation among those of a City persuasion.

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Manager Gareth Taylor alleviated some of that anxiety with his post-match comments: "She's on crutches, which looks bad, but most of the players end up being offloaded in that situation. We'll just have to assess it. If it's more serious than we anticipate, then we'll deal with it."

Of course, dealing with a potential Shaw-shaped hole is easier said than done. The Jamaican currently averages a goal every 66 minutes and has an eight-goal advantage over her peers in the race for the Golden Boot.

She is the player City can least afford to lose and yet Chloe Kelly, her replacement on Sunday afternoon, is one of the most coveted forwards in all of Europe. The England international has has registered eight goals and four assists in all competitions this term but has been been left somewhat out in the cold in recent