Manchester United Out of Women’s League Cup Following Aston Villa's Point Deduction

Aston Villa and Sunderland Advance to Quarter-Finals Despite Controversy Over Ineligible Player

Manchester United has been eliminated from the Women’s League Cup after Aston Villa was deducted three points for fielding an ineligible player, Noelle Maritz, in a match against Sunderland.
Sunderland, originally not qualifying for the quarter-finals, now tops Group A and advances to the next stage due to the point deduction from Aston Villa.
Aston Villa, despite the point deduction, still qualifies as one of the two best-placed runners-up alongside Tottenham Hotspur, pushing out Manchester United.
Manchester United expressed disappointment and confusion over the decision, stating it undermines the integrity of the competition and the women's game.
The quarter-final ties will be played on either Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th February.