Manchester United Women 3-0 Tottenham Women: Marc Skinner’s side maintain WSL title push with Spurs victory

Man Utd Women maintained their WSL title charge as they eased to a 3-0 win against Tottenham Women on Sunday, who themselves remain in relegation danger.

Marc Skinner’s side looked largely comfortable throughout in opening a six-point lead at the top ahead of their rivals’ games later in the day, and it was the perfect warm-up for their first major domestic final against Chelsea in the FA Cup next weekend.

Leah Galton capitalised on a mistake from former Man Utd defender Amy Turner to slot home the opener (32). Three minutes later, Alessia Russo (35) doubled the lead with a fine volley, with Galton and Russo now level on ten goals for the season.

Nikita Parris rounded off the victory shortly after the break (53), with Manchester United six points clear at the top of the WSL – although this could be closed further with Manchester City and Chelsea both in action on Sunday.

Tottenham too were not without their chances – Bethany England twice going close – but some defensive lapses saw them well beaten at Leigh Sports Village. They remain just three points clear of Reading, who occupy the relegation spot, and play them on May 20 in their penultimate game of the season.

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What’s next?

Manchester United are next in action in Sunday’s FA Cup showpiece at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, taking on holders Chelsea; kick-off 2.30pm. Tottenham play their penultimate WSL tie against Reading on May 20; kick-off 4.15pm.