The stars of Manchester City's 2011/12 Premier League-winning side reunited on Friday evening to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the most dramatic of title wins.
Gareth Taylor says Julie Blakstad’s stunning Man City goal gives him more questions than answers
25.04.2022 - 02:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Julie Blakstad’s stunning first Manchester City goal has bamboozled boss Gareth Taylor.
City breezed past Leicester City 4-0 at Academy Stadium as goals from Blakstad, Caroline Weir, Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood helped them move level on points with Manchester United in the Women’s Super League table. Blakstad grabbed the third goal before the break as her strike from the left-hand side – potentially meant as a cross – flew past Foxes goalkeeper Demi Lambourne.
Taylor is loving having the Norwegian ace’s attacking instincts at his disposal but admits he isn’t convinced her stunning effort was intentional. The City boss, 49, said: “Julie [Blakstad] tells me it was a deliberate strike.
READ MORE: Man City Women draw level with Manchester United after hammering Everton in WSL
The City boss, 49, said: “Julie [Blakstad] tells me it was a deliberate strike. But I’ve still to be convinced! She is more of an attacking player than Demi [Stokes], which is why we went with her. And it worked well, [Blakstad and Hemp] had some good sequences between them. I think it’s important we got a win at this stage of the season - these games are not easy as Leicester are fighting for their lives.”
City skipper Ellen White had the first real chance of the game but her low effort was repelled by Lambourne. But the hosts broke the deadlock in the 16th minute when Weir guided the ball into the far corner from a Chloe Kelly cutback. Hemp had a great chance to double the lead after a lofted pass from White but dragged her shot wide of the Leicester goal.
But she made no mistake when the ball fell to her in the box in the 43rd minute, dinking it over the goalkeeper for her seventh league goal of the season. Next came Blakstad’s thunderbolt,
The website celebfans.org is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Popular Celebs
Popular Tags
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
13.05.2022 / 21:25
Three unsung Man City heroes who helped Sergio Aguero's famous 93:20 goal happen
Sergio Aguero will forever be associated with the final day of the 2011/12 Premier League season.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
12.05.2022 / 18:43
Urgent CCTV appeal after man has 'corrosive substance' thrown over him when answering door
Detectives have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after a man was attacked with a 'corrosive substance' in Oldham on Wednesday evening (May 11). Police were scrambled to the incident at an address on Burlington Avenue shortly before 10.40pm, where a man was hospitalised.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.05.2022 / 09:43
Raheem Sterling hits Man City goal standard ahead of contract talks
As Manchester City sent an emphatic message to Merseyside and beyond that they had not been broken by their Champions League exit, Raheem Sterling was quietly making a statement of his own; despite the ups and down of his season, no player has matched his 12 goals for the Blues in the Premier League.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.05.2022 / 07:25
Man City injury crisis gives chance for an unlikely duo to become heroes
Manchester City have a defensive injury crisis, but it presents a massive opportunity for Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake to step up and become heroes.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
09.05.2022 / 12:05
'It's common sense!' - Jack Grealish agrees with Pep Guardiola over Man City goal difference vs Liverpool FC
Jack Grealish insisted that Manchester City didn't set out to significantly improve their goal difference in the win over Newcastle, but they were keen to take the chance to do so when it presented itself.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
08.05.2022 / 18:33
Man City boss Gareth Taylor mulls where Blues went wrong in WSL despite clinching Champions League berth
Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor was thrilled his side secured a place in next season’s Champions League—but was less enthused about his squad’s performance in their 4-0 win at Reading on Sunday.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.05.2022 / 21:01
Man City crashed out of Champions League like 'a small team', says Dimitar Berbatov
Dimitar Berbatov believes that there is 'no explanation' for why Manchester City lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
04.05.2022 / 23:45
'Giving us nothing' - Man City fans rage over Casemiro referee decisions vs Real Madrid
Manchester City supporters raged after Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro went unpunished during the opening 45 minutes of their Champions League showdown. With a place in the rearranged Paris showpiece at stake the return leg began in a more tactical and subdued fashion.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
02.05.2022 / 15:05
Bayern Munich great expects England move for Man City target Erling Haaland
Philipp Lahm admits it is likely Erling Haaland will move to the Premier League as his former club Bayern Munich look to stay competitive against their English rivals.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
01.05.2022 / 11:47
The Manchester City striker that Gareth Taylor believes can get even better
Four goals are just the beginning for Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw said Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor as his team defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 7-2 in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
27.04.2022 / 06:41
Pep Guardiola gives Tottenham warning to Man City players after Real Madrid penalty
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City must ensure they get the small details right in their Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid as he likened their late penalty at the Etihad to another infamous European moment versus Tottenham.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
24.04.2022 / 09:15
Pep Guardiola says Oleksandr Zinchenko's Ukraine anguish makes his Man City form even more exceptional
Pep Guardiola hailed the “exceptional” Oleksandr Zinchenko for his part in Manchester City’s 5-1 win over Watford. The left-back came up with an assist and a goal-saving tackle as the Blues went four points clear at the top of the Premier League and his manager said his performance was especially praiseworthy given what he has been going through after Russia invaded his Ukrainian homeland.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
17.04.2022 / 12:05
Man City boss Gareth Taylor on ‘dangerous’ Chloe Kelly’s return to first team fold
Manchester City head coach Gareth Taylor praised Chloe Kelly after the striker marked her return to the starting line-up with a stirring display in the Citizens 4-1 Vitality Women’s FA Cup semi-final victory over West Ham.