Manchester United rose second on the Super League Women’s table with a furious 3-0 victory over Brighton, while their positive start continued in 2025.
Marc Skinner’s side was hit by Manchester City’s rival in Derby last weekend before produced another dominant screen to see seagulls, which failed to register a single shot on the target.
Ella Toone extended her points with another goal to add to the two she scored against City, gathering Elisabeth Terland through the ball in her step and run away from Sophie Baggaley in the introductory two minutes.
Skinner had to reject criticism for excessive access to his side this season – United maintains the worst defense in the league – but they improve themselves at the best area, scoring 14 in four games in all competitions since the turn of the year.
Hinat Miyazawa shot home a second with her left foot nine minutes after the Toone opener, while Celin Bizet added a classic third middle of the second half when a nutty Maisie Symonds and hit Baggaley from Rangea.
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