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| Manchester United and Leicester City Showcase Unyielding Form in Women's Super League Thriller |
In a riveting encounter at Leigh Sports Village, Manchester United and Leicester City extended their unbeaten streaks in the Women's Super League, settling for an entertaining draw. The hosts, fresh off a commendable 1-1 draw against Paris St-Germain in their Champions League debut, faced an early setback with defender Gabby George's ninth-minute injury.
Despite the setback, Manchester United created better opportunities, with Hinata Miyazawa hitting the bar in first-half stoppage time and Lucia Garcia testing Leicester keeper Janina Leitzig. Leicester, having won all their previous three games, found themselves playing catch-up but managed to snatch the lead early in the second half when Aileen Whelan capitalized on a free-kick.
Responding resiliently, Manchester United deservedly equalized through Maya Le Tissier's header. The match saw exciting moments, including a strong Lena Petermann effort saved by United goalkeeper Mary Earps and Nikita Parris's late header at Leitzig.
With this result, Leicester holds the second spot in the WSL, while Manchester United secures the fifth position. Manager Marc Skinner acknowledged room for improvement in the final third, emphasizing the need for quicker build-up and more clinical finishing.
Despite the draw, Manchester United's fighting spirit shines through, having recovered from conceding the first goal in every game this season. The team now faces a quick turnaround, gearing up for the second leg of their Champions League second qualifying-round tie against PSG.
Skinner expressed confidence in the team's mentality but stressed the importance of shooting when in a position to do so. The draw against a previously undefeated Leicester City underscores Manchester United's resilience, with Skinner urging the team to minimize instances of falling behind.
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