May 11, 2026

QB weekly: 4. 5. - 10. 5. 2026

Author:

Kristina Němcová @stinanemcova

We’ve had a week that decided the WSL title race in England and revealed the FA Cup finalists. OL Lyonnes boosted their confidence ahead of the Champions League final with Coupe de France victory. Aston Villa experienced an emotional farewell and PSV celebrated the Eredivisie title as well.

Good week to be a Citizen

Manchester City enjoyed a remarkable week. Arsenal’s draw with Brighton secured that their lead at the top of the WSL table could no longer be caught, meaning the league title returned to Manchester for the first time in an incredible ten years. The last time City were crowned champions was back in 2016.

But that was not the only reason for celebration. Later in the week, City had the chance to celebrate on the pitch as well. In a dramatic FA Cup semi-final, they defeated Chelsea despite trailing 2:0 as late as the 85th minute. Bunny Shaw proved the hero, scoring twice to complete a stunning comeback.

City will now face Brighton at Wembley in the FA Cup final after the Seagulls came from behind to beat Liverpool in their own semi-final. For Brighton, it will be the first FA Cup final in the club’s history.

Lyon Boost Confidence Ahead of Champions League Final with Another Trophy

The Coupe de France is returning to Lyon for the first time since the 2022/23 season — and it could hardly have come at a better moment.

Just two weeks before the biggest match of the season, the UEFA Women’s Champions League final, the French champions delivered a statement performance with an emphatic victory over PSG. The win secured a domestic treble for OL Lyonnes, with the possibility of turning it into a historic quadruple should they defeat Barcelona in Oslo.

As in the league cup final, Lyon once again faced PSG. This time, however, the result was far more convincing. OL Lyonnes cruised to a 4:1 victory, with Vicky Becho scoring twice against her former club.

Lucy Staniforth retired from football

Aston Villa midfielder Lucy Staniforth has announced that she will retire from professional football at the end of the season, bringing an 18-year senior career to a close.

The 33-year-old leaves the game after representing seven clubs across English women’s football and earning 17 caps for England. Staniforth began her senior career with Sunderland in 2008 and went on to play for seven clubs, ending her career in Aston Villa.

On Saturday, ahead of Aston Villa’s match against Arsenal, the club’s final home game of the season at Villa Park, she was honoured with a special tribute. Unfortunately, though, she was unable to say goodbye to Villans with a victory, as Villa fell to a 0:3 defeat.

PSV are Dutch champions for the first time

PSV celebrates double with secured title for both women and men's team. PSV Vrouwen secured the first league title in the club’s history after beating ADO Den Haag 2:0 in the Eredivisie Vrouwen on Friday night. Goals from Riola Xhemaili and Fenna Kalma sealed the result in Eindhoven and confirmed PSV as Dutch champions.

The title also carries extra significance for veteran forward Renate Jansen, who won the seventh league title of her career in what is expected to be her final season as a professional player. No player has won more Eredivisie Women titles than 36-years-old Janssen.