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 Lena Petermann (Leicester City Women).
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Attempt blocked. Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Shannon O'Brien.
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Attempt saved. Katie Zelem (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lucía García.
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Attempt blocked. Lucía García (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nikita Parris.
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Nikita Parris (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Lucía García (Manchester United Women).
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Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Catherine Bott.
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Attempt blocked. Nikita Parris (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hayley Ladd.
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