Man City begin building women's training centre

Manchester City play most of their games at Joie Stadium on Etihad Campus

Manchester City have started building work on a new purpose-built facility for their women's team.

The facility at the club's existing training complex will include a hydrotherapy area and a high-performance gym.

City said it has been designed to "expand over time as the team continues to grow" and that the facility will "mirror the high-performance environment of the men's first team".

Managing director Charlotte O'Neill said: "After years of planning, consulting and designing, it is hugely exciting to start construction on our purpose-built training facility.

"The time feels right for the team to move into our own purpose-built home, and we think we've designed something really special that will help us in our efforts to consistently challenge for major titles."

Captain Alex Greenwood added: "I think it's going to be perfect.

"Right from the start we've been involved so we could discuss what's going to be in there and what's necessary. From what I know, the facilities are going to be the best, which is nothing short of what I expect."

City sacked manager Gareth Taylor on Monday and face Chelsea in the League Cup final on Saturday.