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Manchester United Women Triumph 3-1 Over Liverpool Women to Climb WSL Rankings
Manchester United Women surged to second place in the Women’s Super League following a convincing 3-1 victory against Liverpool Women at Leigh Sports Village. The win was largely driven by Lisa Naalsund, who netted two crucial goals in the second half.
The first half saw Liverpool effectively stifle United’s offensive efforts, maintaining a goalless stalemate. However, Naalsund broke through seven minutes after the break with a composed finish. Liverpool quickly responded when Alice Bergstrom capitalized on a chaotic moment in the box to level the score.
United soon regained momentum, capitalizing on a Liverpool turnover to reclaim the lead. Naalsund then secured her brace with a precise strike from just outside the penalty area. In the final moments, substitute Fridolina Rolfo added a stylish back-heel goal to seal the win.
This result keeps Manchester United firmly in contention behind league leaders Manchester City, who are scheduled to face Chelsea later in the day.
Tottenham Hotspur Women Rally to Overcome West Ham United Women 2-1
Tottenham Hotspur Women inched closer to a top-three finish in the WSL after overturning an early deficit to defeat West Ham United Women 2-1.
West Ham’s Shekiera Martinez opened the scoring early, but Matilda Vinberg’s stunning long-range strike curled into the top corner to equalize. Olivia Holdt then secured the victory for Spurs with a sharp, first-time finish near the penalty area.
Despite being reduced to ten players after Drew Spence received a red card in stoppage time, Tottenham held firm to claim the vital three points.
Everton Women Rally Past Aston Villa Women 2-1 with Martina Fernandez’s Brace
Everton Women staged a spirited comeback to defeat Aston Villa Women 2-1, thanks to two powerful headers from Martina Fernandez.
Aston Villa took the lead through Ebony Salmon’s precise shot into the top corner early in the match. However, Everton responded with Fernandez scoring at the far post in both halves, turning the game around.
This victory marked Everton’s first WSL win at Goodison Park this season and reduced the gap to Aston Villa to just five points in the league standings.
London City Lionesses Secure Narrow 2-1 Win Over Brighton Women
London City Lionesses edged Brighton Women 2-1, propelled by Freya Godfrey’s decisive goal just before halftime.
Brighton initially took the lead through Kiko Seike’s skillful strike using the outside of her boot. London City equalized thanks to an unfortunate own goal by Brighton’s Moeka Minami.
Godfrey’s timely finish ensured London City’s sixth WSL victory this season, allowing them to leapfrog Brighton in the league table.
