City kicked off 2021 in emphatic fashion with a scintillating 7-0 triumph over Aston Villa.

Lauren Hemp brace, plus goals from Jill ScottGeorgia StanwayEllen White and a Natalie Haigh own-goal, had cannoned the hosts into into a stunning half-time lead and Chloe Kelly added a late second half strike to seal the rout.

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Despite having to ring the changes with players absent due to injury and isolation, the home side (deputised by Assistant Manager Alan Mahon in Gareth Taylor‘s absence) picked up where we left off in December to extend our impressive winning run.

The rout portrayed a ruthless display of attacking prowess, as City claimed a crucial three points in the title race and boosted our goal difference.

The triumph capped a fantastic weekend for the Club, following Saturday’s signing of World Cup winner Abby Dahlkemper, and brought more positive news as youngsters Millie Davies and Alicia Window -  two of four Academy starlets named on the bench - made their debuts for the Club.

Relive all seven goals with our full-match replay in the video above...