Manchester City women have sacked head coach Gareth Taylor just five days before their League Cup final match against Chelsea, the club confirmed on Monday.

Manchester City will face Manchester United in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup semi-final, following today’s draw.The Blues are aiming to win the trophy for a fourth time having previously won it in

Manchester City have parted ways with head coach Gareth Taylor. The 52-year-old’s exit brings to an end to his four-and-a-half-year City tenure and comes just five days before City play Chelsea in the Women’s League Cup final.

Manchester City book their place in the semi-finals of the Women's FA Cup with victory over Aston Villa at Joie Stadium.

Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood says she and her teammates were “shocked” by the club’s decision to sack long-time manager Gareth Taylor. A statement posted by the club on Monday said Taylor’s side had failed to reach the high standard set for them.