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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Attempt saved. Nikita Parris (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Melvine Malard.
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Foul by Nikita Parris (Manchester United Women).
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Attempt missed. Aileen Whelan (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
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Offside, Manchester United Women. Maya Le Tissier tries a through ball, but Nikita Parris is caught offside.
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Attempt missed. Janice Cayman (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Courtney Nevin.
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Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Jayde Riviere.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay in match because of an injury Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City Women).
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Attempt missed. Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left following a corner.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Attempt missed. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.
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