Khadija Shaw's Comeback Heroics Lead Manchester City to FA Cup Victory

Khadija Shaw made a triumphant return to the pitch, marking her comeback with a goal that helped Manchester City overcome Leicester in the Women's FA Cup fifth round. Shaw, who had taken a brief hiatus to safeguard her mental health following racist and misogynistic abuse, was pivotal in City’s 3-1 victory.

Shaw’s goal came in the second half, a header from close range that sealed the win after teammates Leila Ouahabi and Kerolin had already put City ahead. This match was a testament to Shaw’s resilience and the team’s depth, with Kerolin scoring her first goal since joining from North Carolina Courage in January.

In other matches, Chelsea showcased their championship pedigree by coming from behind to defeat Everton, keeping their hopes alive in all four competitions they are contesting this season. Chelsea’s comeback was spearheaded by goals from Catarina Macario, Mayra Ramirez, Maika Hamano, and Sandy Baltimore, maintaining their unbeaten streak at 23 games.

Arsenal, the most successful team in FA Cup history, secured a 2-0 victory against London City Lionesses, while Liverpool needed late goals to edge out a resilient Rugby Borough team. The quarter-finals draw promises exciting matchups as teams vie for a spot in the semis.

The FA Cup continues to highlight the strength and depth of women's football in England, with teams like Sunderland and Crystal Palace also making headlines for their impressive runs in the competition.