On this day in 2021, we defeated Aston Villa 7-0 - and now's your chance to watch back the highlights.

Gareth Taylor’s side put on a sensational scoring show against the Villans as we kicked off 2021 in fine style.

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 2020 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.

View the best of the action in the video above...