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Manchester City Women's Player Ratings vs Aston Villa: Bunny Shaw Reaches a Century of Goals and Vivianne Miedema Shines

Khadija Shaw surpassed a century of goals for Manchester City as she scored four times to inspire her side to their 10th successive Women’s Super League victory in a thumping 6-1 win over Aston Villa. The Jamaica international took her tally to 103 goals in just 120 appearances in all competitions for Andree Jeglertz's side, who are now six points clear at the top of the league table.

Manchester City Women's Player Ratings vs Aston Villa: Bunny Shaw Reaches a Century of Goals and Vivianne Miedema Shines

Khadija Shaw surpassed a century of goals for Manchester City as she scored four times to inspire her side to their 10th successive Women’s Super League victory in a thumping 6-1 win over Aston Villa. The Jamaica international took her tally to 103 goals in just 120 appearances in all competitions for Andree Jeglertz's side, who are now six points clear at the top of the league table.With both teams taking to the field for their final league fixture of 2025, it was Villa who started the better as Rachel Daly threatened to connect with in-form Kirsty Hanson’s low cross, but the captain narrowly missed the ball as she slid into the six-yard box. However, City were soon able to bypass the visitors’ impressive high press, taking the lead when Shaw converted Vivianne Miedema’s first-time cross for her landmark goal. And the 28-year-old scored her second just moments later when she raced into the penalty area, before cutting onto her favoured right foot to find the far corner.Showing no signs of complacency in the second half, City pushed hard for a third and they thought they had it when Miedema bundled home after Shaw hit the woodwork, but the goal was chalked off after Kerstin Casparij was adjudged to have been offside in the build up. However, the Blues eventually made it 3-0 when Netherlands international Miedema’s wonderful through ball found Aoba Fujino, who was emphatic with her finish past Villa goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo. So often a threat on the road, having drawn at Arsenal and won at Manchester United, the Villans were rewarded for their consistent pressure when defender Lucy Parker headed home from substitute Missy Bo Kearns’ corner.But City - who were able to bring on captain Alex Greenwood for her first appearance since October - soon restored their three-goal cushion when Miedema capped off a brilliant performance with a goal as she got on the end of Fujino’s neat cross. And for the icing on the cake, Shaw then scored her third and fourth goals of the afternoon as Jeglertz's side secured their 13th straight victory in all competitions.GOAL rates City's players from Joie Stadium...Ayaka Yamashita (5/10):With Villa sharp throughout, the City goalkeeper almost gave a goal away with a careless pass into Yui Hasegawa, which - fortunately for her - came to nothing.Kerstin Casparij (7/10):On her 100th appearance for City, the Netherlands right-back was a threat going forward, forcing a good second-half save from Villa's D'Angelo.Jade Rose (6/10):The defender made an important block late on to prevent Villa striker Daly from finding the back of the net.Rebecca Knaak (5/10):Fresh from signing a new two-year contract extension in midweek, the centre-back was cautioned for a mistimed tackle on Villa's Daly.Leila Ouahabi (5/10):The left-back was up against inspired Villa wing-back Chasity Grant, who won the battle between the two players.Laura Blindkilde Brown (6/10):Neat and tidy on the ball, the England international supplied City's forward line well enough, watching on as Miedema and Shaw did the damage.Yui Hasegawa (7/10):The midfielder played a key role in City's second, winning possession in the middle of the park before setting Shaw on her way.Aoba Fujino (8/10):One of City's best performers this season, the Japan international was lively down the right-hand side, netting her side's third with a superb finish.Vivianne Miedema (9/10):Displaying plenty of guile between the lines, the WSL's all-time top goalscorer showcased her all-round game by recording assists for Shaw and Fujino, before netting herself.Lauren Hemp (7/10):The scourge of Villa, having previously scored seven WSL goals against them, the winger recorded the pre-assist in the build up to Shaw's opener.Khadija Shaw (10/10):Reaching and then surpassing a century of goals in City colours, the striker was simply remarkable inside the penalty area. She now has 12 WSL goals in just 11 games.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingAlex Greenwood (6/10):Returning to the City fold for the first time since October following a spell on the sidelines, the captain helped her side see out their victory.Grace Clinton (6/10):Replacing Laura Blindkilde Brown after the hour mark, the midfielder thought she scored City's sixth, but it actually deflected in off player-of-the-match Shaw.Kerolin (5/10):A second-half substitute, the winger replaced Lauren Hemp and was unable to make an impact on the match.Iman Beney (N/A):Emerging from the bench late on, the Switzerland international was not on the pitch long enough to influence things.Sydney Lohmann (N/A):Like Beney, she didn't receive enough minutes in order to star.Andree Jeglertz (8/10):In what felt like a key moment in the game, considering Villa were spirited in the opening 45 minutes, the manager got his half-time team talk spot on as City were terrific in the second half.

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Man City vs Aston Villa: Match Highlights

In a dominant display, Manchester City Women secured a convincing 6-1 victory over Aston Villa in their final league fixture of 2025. The match saw Khadija Shaw shine as she reached and surpassed a century of goals for City, showcasing her clinical finishing with a remarkable four-goal haul.

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Khadija Shaw's Landmark Achievement

Khadija Shaw's performance was the standout feature of the game as she etched her name in Manchester City Women's history by scoring her 100th and then adding more goals to reach a total of 103 in just 120 appearances. Her lethal presence in the penalty area proved decisive in City's commanding win.

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Vivianne Miedema's Brilliance

Vivianne Miedema played a pivotal role in City's victory, contributing with assists and a goal of her own. The Netherlands international displayed her quality by showcasing her creativity in the final third and linking up effectively with her teammates to create scoring opportunities.

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Player Ratings and Analysis

The player ratings for Manchester City Women highlighted standout performances from the likes of Aoba Fujino, Vivianne Miedema, and captain Khadija Shaw. Shaw's perfect 10 rating reflected her exceptional display, while Miedema's contributions underscored her status as one of the best in the Women's Super League.

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Andree Jeglertz's Tactical Masterstroke

Manager Andree Jeglertz's astute halftime adjustments played a crucial role in City's dominant second-half performance. His tactical acumen and motivational skills were evident as City overcame a spirited Aston Villa side to secure another impressive victory.

Published on Dec 14, 2025