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Picture special: Cushing's last game in charge

Nick Cushing got the send-off he deserved as City stayed top of the Women’s Super League with a hard-fought 2-1 win at home to title rivals Arsenal.

Pauline Bremer tapped home the opener on the stroke of half-time after an evenly balanced first 45, before Lauren Hemp headed us two ahead within five minutes of the restart following a typically inch-perfect cross from Keira Walsh.

READ: Report | City 2-1 Arsenal Women

WATCH: Nick Cushing | Best moments

Danielle Van de Donk gave the visitors hope after she reacted quickest to a reaction save from Ellie Roebuck, but Nick Cushing’s side held on to move three points clear of the Gunners and become outright leaders of the Women’s Super League.

It was just rewards for the boss, with the entire team fighting until the end to make sure he capped off an incredible six years at the club with a win before his move to New York City.

View the best of the images below...

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CUSHING CONVERSATION : The boss gees the team up one last time

CUSHING CONVERSATION : The boss gees the team up one last time
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SPREAD THE PLAY : Keira Walsh looks to escape the attentions of Jordan Nobbs

SPREAD THE PLAY : Keira Walsh looks to escape the attentions of Jordan Nobbs
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PAULINE POUNCES : Pauline Bremer and strike partner Ellen White celebrate the opener

PAULINE POUNCES : Pauline Bremer and strike partner Ellen White celebrate the opener
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ALL TOGETHER NOW : The team enjoy going ahead

ALL TOGETHER NOW : The team enjoy going ahead
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DOUBLE TROUBLE : Nick Cushing and Alan Mahon watch on from the sidelines

DOUBLE TROUBLE : Nick Cushing and Alan Mahon watch on from the sidelines
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HEMP HEADER : Lauren angles a header into the top corner of the net

HEMP HEADER : Lauren angles a header into the top corner of the net
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HEMP, SKIP, JUMP : Lauren is delighted with her fourth goal of the season

HEMP, SKIP, JUMP : Lauren is delighted with her fourth goal of the season
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FAREWELL : Nick Cushing waves to the fans

FAREWELL : Nick Cushing waves to the fans
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GUARD OF HONOUR : The players show their appreciation

GUARD OF HONOUR : The players show their appreciation
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TOGETHER : A final group huddle

TOGETHER : A final group huddle
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SOUVENIR : Nick is presented with a memento of his time at the Club by Head of Women's Football Gavin Makel and Chief Operating Officer Omar Berrada

SOUVENIR : Nick is presented with a memento of his time at the Club by Head of Women's Football Gavin Makel and Chief Operating Officer Omar Berrada