Manchester United Women extended their winning streak to four matches across all competitions after a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Women’s Super League at Progress With Unity Stadium on Saturday.
United headed into the clash off the back of the 5-1 victory over Durham in the Subway Players Cup.
United got off to a bright start, breaking the deadlock in the sixth minute as Julia Zigiotti Olme intercepted goalkeeper Khiara Keating’s poor pass before finding the net.
Liverpool should have levelled midway into the first half, with Phallon Tullis-Joyce making two consecutive saves to keep the visitors at bay.
Moments later, Alejandra Bernabe volleyed wide as the Reds continued their search for an equaliser.
Jess Park nearly doubled United’s lead against the run of play, smashing a left-footed shot off the crossbar.
Tullis-Joyce was immediately called into action at the other end, saving Beata Olsson’s attempt.
Just before the interval, Andrea Medina looked set to score for Man United after being put through, but Keating her shot.
The visitors almost gifted the Red Devils another goal after being caught in possession, but this time, the hosts could not make it count.
Liverpool had Jenna Clark to thank, producing a brilliant clearance off the line, denying Maya le Tissier from getting on the scoresheet.
United created another chance in the 80th minute when Elisabeth Terland was played through, but the Liverpool goalkeeper denied her.
Eva Olid’s side managed the game from there to secure their second Women’s Super League victory of the season
The Red Devils will be away at Charlton Athletic after the international break before taking the trip to Liverpool in the Subway Players Cup.
