sports
Miedema propels Manchester City closer to WSL title with derby double against United
The latest leg of Manchester City’s victory lap took them to Old Trafford and they did not simply show Manchester United why they are going to become the Women’s Super League champions. They tore them apart in the process, while also damaging United’s hopes of qualifying for Europe next season.
TL;DR
- Manchester City secured a 3-0 victory over Manchester United, bringing them 11 points clear at the top of the WSL.
- Vivianne Miedema scored a brace, and Kerstin Casparij added another goal for Manchester City.
- The win ended Manchester United's title aspirations and put Chelsea's chances in jeopardy.
- Liverpool defeated Everton 3-2 in the Merseyside derby, with Ceri Holland scoring twice and Grace Fisk receiving a red card.
- Everton's comeback attempt, narrowing the deficit to one goal, was ultimately unsuccessful.
- Manchester United cited fatigue from a previous match against Bayern Munich as a factor in their loss.