Overview

• Ella Toone scored her first Manchester derby hat-trick, including a goal nine seconds into the second half, as United won 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium.
• Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating made multiple costly errors, including a poor clearance that led to Toone's third goal, overshadowing her potential as a rising talent.
• United's high pressing and clinical finishing exploited City's weakened squad, which was missing key players such as Alex Greenwood, Lauren Hemp, and Khadija Shaw due to injuries.
• Goals from Vivianne Miedema and debutant Rebecca Knaak briefly brought City back into the game before another defensive lapse sealed their third defeat in four WSL matches.
• The victory moves Manchester United above City to third place in the league standings, tightening the race for Champions League qualification.