An emphatic 6-0 victory at Manchester United TODAY the final day of the season meant they beat Manchester City to the crown on goal difference.

Hayes, 47, signed off her reign with a seventh WSL title after 12 years as Chelsea manager.

"I can't say it's my most enjoyable but it's definitely been the toughest, without doubt, and for that reason probably the sweetest," she told Sky Sports.

"I'm just so relieved it's over."

Hayes will become manager of the United States women's team before this summer's Olympic Games in Paris.

In addition to her seven league titles with Chelsea, she has won five FA Cups, two League Cups and a Community Shield during her Blues career.

Reflecting on her time at Chelsea, Hayes added: "Great memories, listening to the fans, the connection with the players. I just haven't got any more to give - I know that.

"The hardest thing to do is five in a row because people take their eye off the ball. My legacy is winning while building a team for the future."

'We've got the monster mentality'
Captain Millie Bright has been with Chelsea for all seven of their titles under Hayes, and the England defender says their latest trophy shows why they should not be underestimated.

"It was pretty special but when half the country writes you off - we've got the monster mentality, we've shown it season after season," she told Sky Sports.

"We were given a second chance. They don't often but you have to take them and we did. We beat Bristol City, beat Tottenham and we've come here and put on a five-star performance to take this title.

"It's extra special to get it for Emma [Hayes] and the players who are leaving us.

"We were up against a tough opponent and we needed a 10-out-of-10 performance. Every player was incredible.

"That's our standards. We shouldn't be underestimated to make this sort of comeback because we're defending champions."

source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp3311dynryo