Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor has been speaking to the media before Sunday’s Women’s Super League game against Liverpool (kick-off 15:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• The club “need a bit longer to assess” Naomi Layzell following the injury she picked up against Barcelona, but that it’s “positive news compared to what we anticipated”.

• Laia Aleixandri is available despite suffering a dead leg against Barcelona.

• Taylor believes their Champions League win against Barcelona on Wednesday can “ignite us” for the season ahead.

• The City boss said the atmosphere at Joie Stadium was “sensational” and that he hoped that could be recreated in the future.

• He is pleased with his team’s defensive record so far this season, adding “five clean sheets in six games against solid opposition is really positive for us”.

• Asked whether Liverpool can be WSL title contenders this season, he said: “I don’t see why not”.

• Taylor added it’s a “really good” experience for his players to play at Anfield.