Emma Hayes had the perfect send-off after winning her seventh WSL title in her final match as Chelsea boss.
The Blues knew that in order to beat Manchester City to the title they would have to at least match City’s result against Aston Villa.
Chelsea did that and more by earning a stunning 6-0 win against Man United at Old Trafford, with Man City finishing second on goal difference despite a 2-1 win.
It was also a memorable afternoon for Chelsea’s record goalscorer Fran Kirby who grabbed their sixth in her last-ever appearance for the club.
For Hayes it was the perfect place to cap off her Chelsea career, with Sir Alex Ferguson among the spectators watching on.
Hayes announced in November that she would leave the west London side after a hugely successful 12 years with the club.
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The 47-year-old will take charge of the US Women’s National Team upon the end of the WSL season, meaning that their title win meant even more to the legendary manager.
It was also Chelsea’s fifth-consecutive league title success under Hayes.
Hayes has also won five Women’s FA Cups, two Women’s League Cups and a Women’s Community Shield.
She has also been awarded an OBE and was inducted into the Women’s Super League hall of fame in 2021.
Speaking to talkSPORT after the full-time whistle, Hayes reflected on what was an emphatic way to call time on her stunning Chelsea tenure.
“What a sensational performance from the team away from home at the Theatre of Dreams, I couldn’t think of a more fitting finale for our last game.”
January signing Mayra Ramirez faced a spell out injured prior to the match but scored two goals in a stunning performance, with Hayes on hand to laud her.
“It just shows you how much we’ve missed her. I don’t think people realise we’ve been without some huge leaders, strikers all season, centre-backs all season.
“Everybody has done tremendously well to get us to this point but it was great to have Mayra back today because she has been a huge miss.”
Speaking on her successor, who is yet to be confirmed, Hayes added: “What a huge privilege it is to pass the baton to whoever that is. A wonderful team and I wish them all the best with their Chelsea journey.”
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