Manchester United Women beat Liverpool 1-0 in the Women's Super League on Saturday. Julia Zigiotti Olme capitalised on a defensive error to score the only goal in the sixth minute at Old Trafford, a goal timed at precisely 5:47.
The victory, the club's 250th since its reformation in 2018, was their second in the league this season. It extends an impressive unbeaten streak to five matches across all competitions, a run that includes four consecutive wins. The three points lift United to sixth in the FA WSL, now level on seven points with Liverpool and just three points adrift of the European qualification spots.
Team performance and unbeaten run
Head coach Eva Olid expressed her satisfaction with the team's display. "I'm very happy with the performance of the team," she said after the match. The win was built on a solid defensive foundation, with goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce making a key save to preserve the clean sheet. Midfielder Jess Park and defender Marie Höbinger were also key contributors in a disciplined team effort.
This form provides a solid platform as they look to close the gap on the top four. The team's next fixture is an away trip to face Charlton Athletic on 18 October. Charlton currently sit 14th in the table, and the fixture list shows it as United's next opportunity to build momentum in the league. Fans can view the full fixtures schedule for the season ahead.
United will aim to carry this winning feeling into that match and continue their push up the table.
The original report is at The Guardian Football
