LONDON, CMC – There are growing fears superstar Jamaican striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw could miss Manchester City’s crucial title run-in after limping out of last weekend’s 5-0 thrashing of West Ham.
While the club has provided no update on the 27-year-old’s status, the fact she wore a protective boot when leaving City’s Joie Stadium following Sunday’s game has fueled speculation over her unavailability for the last three games of the season.
City leads the Women’s Super League standings on 49 behinds, three clear of title-holders Chelsea, who have a game in hand.
They are away to Bristol City at the weekend and host Arsenal on May 5 before wrapping up their campaign with a trip to Aston Villa.
“I don’t know. It’s her foot, but we’re not sure,” City manager Gareth Taylor said following Sunday’s game.
“She was on crutches, which looks terrible, but we must assess the situation. If it’s more severe than we anticipate, we will deal with it.
“I thought Chloe (Kelly) came on and did well and created good opportunities. We’ll find out more in the next couple of days.”
Shaw scored a first-half brace, scoring in the third and 24th minutes, to increase her tally for the season to a league-leading 21 goals.
However, she left the game at half-time with City 3-0 up at the break, as he did not return.
“We decided not to take the risk; it was touch and go, and we were unsure whether she would come back on,” Taylor said.
“We have to keep going. There are three games left. We have to focus on the next one and put it to bed.
“We’ll review as a team, start to build up, and expect the game to be similar against Bristol. We’re doing well and playing impressive football. We have a job to do.”
Behind Shaw’s form, City have won a record 13 straight games and are well poised to clinch their second league crown but first since 2016.
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