Following the departure of Gareth Taylor earlier this week, Nick Cushing has stepped into the dugout as Manchester City’s interim manager for the remainder of the season. With just days to prepare, the Englishman’s first game in charge will be the Women’s League Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday,

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 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 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.