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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Substitution, Manchester United Women. Rachel Williams replaces Hayley Ladd.
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Substitution, Manchester United Women. Ella Toone replaces Melvine Malard.
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Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Katie Zelem (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Attempt missed. Katie Zelem (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
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Catherine Bott (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Nikita Parris (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Lena Petermann (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card.
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Offside, Leicester City Women. Catherine Bott tries a through ball, but Lena Petermann is caught offside.
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