Gareth Taylor is hoping his side will "capitalise" on the swift turnaround following Manchester City’s Conti Cup clash with Arsenal on Wednesday evening, with the semi-final viewed as a "warm-up" heading into the WSL clash on Saturday.
City fell to a 1-0 defeat at Meadow Park courtesy of Stina Blackstenius’ extra-time goal. The defeat ended City’s Conti Cup run and their impressive 17-match unbeaten streak in all competitions.
A tactical stand-off played out on Wednesday night between the two sides who sit level on points in the WSL. Arsenal goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo did brilliantly to deny City a winner in normal time, and despite an impressive defensive display from City’s backline, Blackstenius' deflected extra-time goal proved to be the difference.
