Overview

• Gareth Taylor has been sacked as Manchester City Women's head coach just five days before the League Cup final against Chelsea.
• The decision follows City's underwhelming performance in the Women's Super League, where they sit fourth, 12 points behind leaders Chelsea.
• City's managing director, Charlotte O'Neill, stated that the move aims to revitalize the team's bid for UEFA Women's Champions League qualification next season.
• Nick Cushing, who previously managed City from 2014 to 2020, will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season.
• Taylor, who had been in charge since 2020, led City to FA Cup and League Cup victories but struggled to maintain consistent results this season.