Overview
- Rebecca Knaak, Khadija Shaw and Lauren Hemp scored before halftime at the Etihad, with Hemp netting on her return from injury.
- City’s win had opened a four-point cushion on Saturday, and Chelsea’s Sunday draw reduced it to three; United sit seven points back in third.
- Manchester United failed to register a shot on target, struggling to threaten despite periods of possession.
- Marc Skinner cited the tight turnaround after a midweek Champions League match and the need for greater rotation to protect players.
- Skinner also criticized the WSL’s in-game interview process, and reported Simi Awujo suffered a head lump late on but had no concussion confirmed.