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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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay in match because of an injury Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women).
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Foul by Catherine Bott (Leicester City Women).
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Katie Zelem (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Foul by Sophie Howard (Leicester City Women).
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Goal! Manchester United Women 0, Leicester City Women 1. Aileen Whelan (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal following a set piece situation.
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Foul by Hannah Blundell (Manchester United Women).
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Katie Zelem (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Foul by Katie Zelem (Manchester United Women).
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Substitution, Manchester United Women. Leah Galton replaces Lucía García.
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