WSL: Liverpool earn historic win over Man United

Updated: Dec 17, 2023, 04:45 pm

Liverpool made history on Sunday by beating Manchester United for the first time in the Women's Super League in a 2-1 victory and moving level with United in the table on points.

United are fourth with 18 points, ahead of Liverpool on goal difference.

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When England international Ella Toone scored for Manchester United in the third minute, Liverpool looked to be heading for a rough afternoon.

But United's Millie Turner scored an own goal and Taylor Hinds netted for Matt Beard's Liverpool, who lost 6-0 to United less than a year ago but set themselves a goal for this season of breaking into the WSL's top four.

Taylor Hinds turned in Marie Hobinger's corner to give Liverpool the lead in the 68th minute.

"We know we're a good team. We're a good group and they are all like friends and family," Beard told reporters. "We need to believe in ourselves.

"The non-negotiable is the work ethic and we did that. I know on our day we can compete and I think we've proven that a few times already this season."