Manchester United ensured the WSL title race will continue until the final day of the season with a 2-1 derby win over 10-player Manchester City.
With leaders Chelsea having beaten Arsenal 2-0 in the day’s early kick-off, if United had dropped points, Emma Hayes’ Blues would have been crowned champions without kicking a ball.
Hayley Ladd’s stunner inside the first two minutes gave the hosts the lead and, between Chloe Kelly hitting the crossbar on two occasions, City goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck was sent off for a reckless challenge on Nikita Parris.
The visitors did work their way back into the game, when Filippa Angeldahl’s cross dropped over the line after being misjudged by Mary Earps, but Lucia Garcia delighted a packed Leigh Sports Village with a dramatic winner in the first minute of second-half stoppage time.
United stay second, two points behind Chelsea ahead of next Saturday’s final day, knowing that a win and a slip-up by the Blues would see them lift the title instead.
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It didn’t take long for Manchester United to take the advantage in the derby clash with Manchester City after midfielder Hayley Ladd blasted one in from range.
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Chloe Kelly came close to equalising for Manchester City against Manchester United after her effort smashed against the post, keeping the score at 1-0.
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Manchester City Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck was sent off for a straight red card after bringing down Nikita Parris when the England forward was through on goal.
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Chloe Kelly denied by woodwork for a second time in the derby after her header rattled against the crossbar.
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Manchester City level things with a slice of luck after Angeldahl’s hopeful cross ends up in the back of Mary Earps net.
What’s next?
Manchester United head to Liverpool on the final day of the Women’s Super League season on Saturday May 27, while Manchester City finish their campaign at home to Everton. Both matches kick off at 2.30pm.
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