Shaw's hat‑trick fuels Manchester City’s surge as West Ham struggle

Khadija Shaw recorded a hat‑trick as Manchester City thrashed West Ham United 5‑0 at The Joie Stadium this afternoon, with Aoba Fujino and Iman Beney also scoring as the Cityzens secured a dominant victory in front of a lively crowd.

Shaw nets hat‑trick as Manchester City defeated West Ham United 5‑0 at The Joie Stadium this afternoon. Aoba Fujino and Iman Beney were also on target for The Cityzens as they chalked up a big win. It was all Manchester City in the early stages.

City's early dominance

Lauren Hemp passed quickly to Shaw, but the forward dragged the shot wide. A rare West Ham United break saw Kelly Gago race on goal, but Yui Hasegawa prevented her shot. Katie Zelem then had an attempt at goal from 25 yards out, but her effort went wide. Constance Picaud-Inconnu saved a Kerstin Casparij effort before Viviane Asseyi’s screamer went over the bar.

On her 150th Manchester City appearance, Shaw got the game’s first goal. Hemp stole the ball and brilliantly passed to Shaw who fired it into the net. The hosts then made it two and once again it was Shaw on the scoresheet with a classic header.

Fujino added a third on the hour, running up the pitch and slotting the ball into the far corner. Beney netted a fourth for Manchester City with a fantastic strike from outside the box. Shaw then claimed her hat‑trick, snaking past two West Ham United centre‑backs to slot the ball home. The result moves Manchester City back to the top of the table while West Ham United sit in tenth.