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 was "shocked" by the decision to sack coach Gareth Taylor five days before the Women's League Cup final.

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 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.