"Just as Storm Claudia tore through the north-west the previous evening, Manchester City blew Manchester United away at the Etihad. It was a statement 3-0 victory for Andree Jeglertz's side thanks to goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp. It was one that truly announced their title credentials as they consolidated their place at the top of the table."
"The storm clouds started to gather for Skinner and his team from the first whistle. This was a show of the strength from City whose dynamic attack played with and pulled the visitors apart with a sublime first half performance that saw them score three goals in 21 minutes. This put the hosts firmly in control and left United all at sea."
Manchester City beat Manchester United 3-0 at the Etihad with goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp. The victory consolidated City's place at the top of the WSL and underscored their title credentials. The win inflicted back-to-back league defeats on Manchester United for the first time since May 2024, leaving them seven points adrift. Manchester United appeared fatigued after their Champions League efforts, despite manager Marc Skinner making several changes including Ella Toone and Elisabeth Terland. Manchester City's dynamic attack scored three goals inside 21 minutes of a sublime first-half performance. United, who had conceded only six league goals prior, struggled to contain City's creativity.
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