Picture Special

Picture special: Firing up for the FA Women's Cup

FA Cup fever shrouds the City Football Academy, as our women's team gear up to face West Ham Women at Wembley in Saturday's showpiece Final...

Nick Cushing’s side will face the Hammers at 5:30pm on Saturday evening, cheered on by a record crowd of more than 52,000, looking to repeat our success of 2017.

The Continental Cup winners seek a second piece of silverware of the season and will hope to continue our impressive domestic form, having remained unbeaten for the 2018/19 campaign.

City stepped up preparations for the weekend clash with an open training session, watched by journalists in the build-up to the game.

READ: Cushing warns against Cup Final complacency

WATCH: Cushing | ‘City squad fit and ready for Final’

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HOT SHOT : Georgia Stanway has bagged six goals from outside the box this season

HOT SHOT : Georgia Stanway has bagged six goals from outside the box this season
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ON FIRE : Nikita Parris is the FA WSL's all-time leading goalscorer

ON FIRE : Nikita Parris is the FA WSL's all-time leading goalscorer
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FIREPOWER : Harry Potter-loving Claire Emslie will be hoping to weave some magic

FIREPOWER : Harry Potter-loving Claire Emslie will be hoping to weave some magic
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STUCK IN : Nikita Parris, in the thick of the action

STUCK IN : Nikita Parris, in the thick of the action
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CASE FOR THE DEFENCE : Prestwich-born Abbie McManus seeks more Wembley glory

CASE FOR THE DEFENCE : Prestwich-born Abbie McManus seeks more Wembley glory
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GK UNION : Shot-stoppers Fran Stenson, Ellie Roebuck and Karen Bardsley

GK UNION : Shot-stoppers Fran Stenson, Ellie Roebuck and Karen Bardsley
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YOUNG STAR : Ellie Roebuck with another fine save

YOUNG STAR : Ellie Roebuck with another fine save
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FORWARD THINKING : Lauren Hemp and Pauline Bremer survey the scene

FORWARD THINKING : Lauren Hemp and Pauline Bremer survey the scene
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BELGIAN BLUE : Tessa Wullaert has her eyes on another piece of silverware in her debut season at City

BELGIAN BLUE : Tessa Wullaert has her eyes on another piece of silverware in her debut season at City