Manchester United and Man City to battle it out at inaugural Women's Football Awards

Manchester United and Manchester City are set to battle it out for a prestigious prize at the inaugural Women's Football Awards.

Hosted by Jamie Carragher and former England international Eni Aluko, the awards will seek to celebrate the people, brands and organisations who are contributing to the phenomenal growth of the women's game, with the flagship ceremony set to take place in London on May 25. United and City have both made the shortlist for Club of the Year, where they will face stern competition from the likes of reigning WSL champions Chelsea.

A host of players from both clubs are also in contention for top accolades, United's Alessia Russo and Mary Earps and City's Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly and Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw up for Player of the Year. United defender Maya Le Tissier is also in the running for Young Football Player of the Year.

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Meanwhile, David de Gea and Harry Maguire are among a number of Premier League players shortlisted for Male Football Ally award for their efforts to promote women’s football.

Those advocating the growth of the women’s game will also be recognised as broadcaster Ian Wright, former England women’s manager Phil Neville and pundit Karen Carney are among those who will battle it out to be crowned Women’s Football Champion of the Year.

The Women's Football Awards, supported by SHEIN, come ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup. The event has been backed by England internationals Jess Carter, Nikita Parris and Toni Duggan. Meanwhile, Chelsea defender Reece James and Everton star Conor Coady have given their support for the initiative as have Sky Sports News presenters Pete