Picture Special

Champions League delight for City

City progressed through to the Quarter Finals of the Uefa Women's Champions League after beating LSK Kvinner 2-1 at the Academy Stadium.

Nick Cushing’s side secured a 5-0 win in the first leg of the Round of 16, and netted two more against the Norwegian side in the second.

Goals from Izzy Christiansen and Nikita Parris clinched the 2-1 win over the visitors on Thursday, after Marte Berget took LSK into the lead before half-time.

Take a look at City’s recent win in a series of pictures taken by Tom Flathers...

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ON THE MOVE: Melissa Lawley in action.

ON THE MOVE: Melissa Lawley in action.
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CELEBRATE: Nikita Parris after scoring the winning goal on Thursday.

CELEBRATE: Nikita Parris after scoring the winning goal on Thursday.
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ON TOP: Nikita Parris and co were delighted to qualify for the Quarter Finals.

ON TOP: Nikita Parris and co were delighted to qualify for the Quarter Finals.
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MADE IT: City progress through to the Women's Champions League Quarter Final.

MADE IT: City progress through to the Women's Champions League Quarter Final.
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ACTION SHOT: Demi Stokes on the ball.

ACTION SHOT: Demi Stokes on the ball.
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STAR: Goal machine Izzy Christiansen was on fine form against LSK Kvinner.

STAR: Goal machine Izzy Christiansen was on fine form against LSK Kvinner.
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SPEEDY: Christiansen on the move.

SPEEDY: Christiansen on the move.
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FOCUS: Claire Emslie in action in the second-leg.

FOCUS: Claire Emslie in action in the second-leg.