Andree Jeglertz described the closing moments of Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brighton, the result that confirmed Manchester City as champions, as "painful". The team watched the game huddled together at City's Academy Stadium, poised to pop the champagne. It was a nervous wait.
A rendition of 'championes, championes, ole, ole, ole' greeted the final whistle as City's triumph came into full focus. This title has been theoretically theirs for weeks, leaders of the Women's Super League since November, but the finish line has tripped them before.
Since they were last crowned champions a decade ago, they have finished runners-up six times - seven reaching back to 2015. The psychological hurdle of coming second was identified quickly by Jeglertz as his biggest barrier to success. Changing that mindset is perhaps his greatest conquest.
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