Manchester United vs Leicester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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Leicester City earned their first ever point against Manchester United in the Women’s Super League after holding on to draw 1-1 at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday.
Willie Kirk’s second-place side have seven points from three games, level with leaders Manchester City, who thrashed Bristol City 5-0, and also with title holders Chelsea who beat West Ham United 2-0 on Saturday. United are fifth on five points.
Captain Aileen Whelan struck at the far post from a freekick in the 60th minute to give Leicester a surprise lead, having frustrated their hosts for an hour.
However, defender Maya Le Tissier equalised seven minutes later when she headed home Katie Zelem’s corner to the delight of the home fans.
Leicester have been a revelation early this campaign, unbeaten in their first three games after a 10th-place finish last season.
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Match ends, Manchester United Women 1, Leicester City Women 1.
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Second Half ends, Manchester United Women 1, Leicester City Women 1.
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Attempt missed. Rachel Williams (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Katie Zelem with a cross.
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Attempt saved. Nikita Parris (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Katie Zelem.
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Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Attempt missed. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Katie Zelem with a cross following a corner.
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Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Sophie Howard.
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Substitution, Leicester City Women. Denny Draper replaces Lena Petermann.
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Attempt saved. Hannah Blundell (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
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Attempt blocked. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Katie Zelem.
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