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By Emma SandersBBC Sport at Leigh Sports Village
Last updated on 6 minutes ago.From the section Women's Football
Liverpool had never scored against Manchester United in the WSL until this victoryManchester United lost ground in the Women's Super League title race as rivals Liverpool came away with a superb victory at Leigh Sports Village in their final match of the year.
It is the first time Matt Beard's side have beaten United in the WSL and fifth-placed Liverpool move level on points with them, five behind leaders Chelsea.
It looked like it could be a difficult afternoon for Liverpool when United took the lead within three minutes - Ella Toone pouncing on Leah Galton's pass after the winger's shot had come back off the post.
Melvine Malard should have made it 2-0 straight afterwards when she fired into the side-netting from close range with the goal gaping.
Liverpool responded well, battling through a first half riddled with errors, and got themselves back into the game when Mel Lawley's cross was flicked in by United defender Millie Turner for an own goal.
United struggled to deal with set-pieces throughout and that eventually proved costly as Liverpool defender Taylor Hinds bundled in the winner with the inside of her knee from Missy Bo Kearns' delivery.
The hosts pushed for an equaliser late on and Liverpool goalkeeper Teagan Micah blocked Hannah Blundell's strike, after substitute Rachel Williams' header flew over the bar.
There was lengthy stoppage time following a worrying head injury for Liverpool's Gemma Bonner, who left the pitch with blood across her face but was able to walk off with support from medical staff.
More to follow.
Line-ups
Man Utd Women
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 27Earps
- 14Riviere
- 4Le Tissier
- 21TurnerBooked at 29mins
- 6Blundell
- 12LaddSubstituted forNaalsundat 73'minutes
- 10Zelem
- 22ParrisSubstituted forGarcíaat 66'minutes
- 7TooneSubstituted forda Silva Ferreiraat 73'minutes
- 11Galton
- 9MalardSubstituted forWilliamsat 66'minutes
Substitutes
- 15Evans
- 16Naalsund
- 17García
- 23da Silva Ferreira
- 28Williams
- 39Middleton-Patel
- 91Tullis-Joyce
Liverpool Women
Formation 3-4-1-2
- 16Micah
- 17Clark
- 23BonnerBooked at 76minsSubstituted forKiernanat 87'minutes
- 4Fisk
- 2KoivistoBooked at 8mins
- 7KearnsSubstituted forHöbingerat 63'minutes
- 8Nagano
- 12Hinds
- 18HollandSubstituted forLundgaardat 90+3'minutes
- 11LawleySubstituted forvan de Sandenat 66'minutes
- 10Haug
Substitutes
- 9Kiernan
- 13Enderby
- 14Höbinger
- 15Lundgaard
- 19van de Sanden
- 20Daniels
- 26Flint
- 32Parry
- 49Spencer
Referee:Lauren Impey
Attendance:6,303
Live Text
Match ends, Manchester United Women 1, Liverpool Women 2.
Second Half ends, Manchester United Women 1, Liverpool Women 2.
Attempt saved. Leanne Kiernan (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner.
Foul by Geyse Ferreira (Manchester United Women).
Taylor Hinds (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Maya Le Tissier.
Katie Zelem (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Fuka Nagano (Liverpool Women).
Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Sophie Haug (Liverpool Women).
Substitution, Liverpool Women. Sofie Lundgaard replaces Ceri Holland.
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Taylor Hinds.
Attempt saved. Hannah Blundell (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Lucía García.
Substitution, Liverpool Women. Leanne Kiernan replaces Gemma Bonner because of an injury.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Gemma Bonner (Liverpool Women).
Foul by Rachel Williams (Manchester United Women).
Gemma Bonner (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match (Manchester United Women).
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