Manchester United keep WSL title hopes on track with big win over Tottenham
United solidifed their spot atop the Women’s Super League, although Chelsea have games in hand
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United moved a step closer to winning a maiden Women’s Super League title with a 3-0 victory over Tottenham.
United are now six points clear of Manchester City at the summit thanks to first-half goals from Leah Galton and Alessia Russo and a second-half Nikita Parris strike.
Defeat did little to help Spurs’ relegation worries and they remain just three points above rock-bottom Reading.
It was a fifth successive win for Marc Skinner’s United, who now take a break from WSL action to play Chelsea in next weekend’s Women’s FA Cup final.
Chelsea, who have two games in hand on the league leaders, cut the gap to four points as they hammered Everton 7-0 in Sunday’s evening kick-off. Goals from Guro Reiten, Sam Kerr, Pernille Harder, Sophie Ingle and Jessie Fleming closed out a dominant first half as Emma Hayes’ side put the Toffees to the sword.
After the break there was no response to the onslaught and Harder bagged her second of the night before Erin Cuthbert got in on the action in stoppage time. The Blues showed once against why they are a force to be reckoned with and will chase United to the very end of the season.
United were able to extend their lead at the top after Man City were beaten 2-1 at Liverpool on Sunday, which was their second defeat in four games.
Mid-table Liverpool went ahead through Natasha Dowie’s 16th-minute strike, but Lauren Hemp levelled matters 12 minutes later.
Missy Bo Kearns restored the hosts’ lead shortly after the restart and despite a strong City response, where they racked up 17 shots during the game, Liverpool held on for a surprise win.
Rachel Daly scored a hat-trick as Aston Villa sent Reading closer to relegation with 5-0 thrashing.
The England international opened the scoring in the 14th minute and then added further strikes in the 55th and 63rd to claim the match ball, with Alisha Lehmann and Kirsty Hanson also netting before the break.
Brighton beat West Ham 1-0 thanks to Kayleigh Green’s second-half goal.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments