Jamaica’s Khadija “Bunny” Shaw could cop March's Barclays Women's Super League Goal-of-the-Month award, as well as Manchester City Women’s Player-of-the-Month award after being shortlisted for both following her exploits throughout last month.
Shaw registered the historic achievement of being the club’s all-time leading goal-scorer when she overtook Georgia Stanway’s mark of 67. During that period, the prolific Jamaican had goals against Everton, Brighton and Hove Albion, Manchester United and Liverpool.
The towering 27-year-old striker now has 70 career goals for the north England powerhouse, which she joined three years ago, and 19 so far this season.
City’s manager Gareth Taylor in a recent interview, heaped praises on Shaw for her record-breaking feat.
“She’s a unique player, not only does she give us the goals, but she’s also a big focal point,” he said.
Shaw, City’s Player-of-the-Year for last season, faces stiff competition for the March award from midfielder Jess Park, who has also been shortlisted for the Barclays Women's Super League Goal-of-the-Month award.
Both players were nominated for finishes in the 4-1 victory at Liverpool last weekend.
Park’s goal, City’s second, came as she danced through a compact Liverpool defence and tucked calmly into the corner.
Shaw’s unstoppable strike from range came just two minutes later and had City 3-0 up in 24 minutes.
After four wins from four across the month, City are top of the table on 46 points having played a game more than defending champions Chelsea, who are on 43 points.
To win the award, Park or Shaw will have to see off six other strikes.
On the list are Hanna Bennison of Everton, Bristol City’s Megan Connolly, West Ham’s Viviane Asseyi, Lee Geum-min and Elisabeth Terland of Brighton and Chelsea’s Erin Cuthbert.