Manchester City defender makes title admission after incredible injury return

Alanna Kennedy hopes this season could be Manchester City's "time" to win the Women's Super League (WSL) title.

The Australia international joined the Blues in 2021 and, despite injuries having limited her minutes during her time in Manchester, she has now cemented herself as a mainstay at the heart of the City defence, forming a rock solid partnership with vice-captain Alex Greenwood. Gareth Taylor's side have conceded the fewest goals in the WSL this season - 12 in 19 games - and are currently three points clear at the top of the table.

While second-place Chelsea do have a game in hand, Kennedy believes her team have what it takes to win a first league title since 2016 this term. “Our mentality has been a lot stronger this season, surrounding those cheap goals and missed opportunities," she told the MEN and other media this week.

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"We just so badly want to have something to show for the performances we’ve put in over the past few years. Hopefully, this season is our time. We obviously understand the situation that we’re in but it’s so important that we don’t look past each game and we make sure we keep our standards high.

"Obviously the goal difference is what it might come down to in the end so it’s making sure we put in the shift for the full 90 and get the most out of every game. It’s been a really positive environment to be part of and hopefully that continues.”

After missing out on Champions League qualification last term, City have responded emphatically and are currently on a 13-game winning run in the WSL: a new league record.