Man City have Khadija Bunny Shaw to thank for finally pushing out of their comfort zone and becoming winners

Manchester City were brave when they decided to smash their financial architecture to make Bunny Shaw one of the highest-paid female footballers in the world. To reshape an entire pay scale around one player was previously unthinkable. Most believed they would not be so bold. <p>City's decision makers wavered and nearly turned their back on the club's prized striker. But the U-turn that followed has the potential to be era-defining.</p><p>In most cases, it would be considered unwise to allocate such a high proportion of the wage bill in favour of one individual. Divisive, even. But this player is special. Irreplaceable on every level. The best the Women's Super League has ever seen.</p><p>Shaw plundered 27 goals in 32 outings in all competitions for Manchester City last term.