Mary Fowler's fine domestic season at Manchester City has been hit by unexpected turmoil after the English Women's Super League club sacked their manager, Gareth Taylor.
He has been replaced on an interim basis by former City boss Nick Cushing.
Taylor signed Fowler for City in 2022 and has gradually overseen her blossoming into an integral part of the team. This has been the Australian international's best season in Manchester with ten goals in 28 matches, almost all of them as a starter.