In a thrilling Manchester derby, Manchester United defeated Manchester City 4-2 in the Women’s Super League. Ella Toone scored twice for United, while Vivianne Miedema and Rebecca Knaak found the net for City. Manchester City’s Khiara Keating had some shaky moments in goal, leading to United’s goals.
Manchester City started slow but fought back with goals from Miedema and Knaak in the first half. However, United’s Toone capitalized on mistakes from City to secure the win.
The match was part of an intense day of WSL games, with Chelsea and Arsenal both winning 5-0. The pressure is on in the title race, making every game crucial.
There was also controversy surrounding Chloe Kelly, who was left out of the Manchester City squad amidst rumors of a loan move to Manchester United. Both managers expressed their focus on the game, with Manchester City’s Gareth Taylor emphasizing the challenge of facing United in consecutive matches.
Overall, the match was an intense and exciting affair, setting the stage for future showdowns between the two Manchester rivals.
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