A goalline clearance by Demi Stokes deprived Manchester United of a phenomenal comeback win against their bitter rivals Manchester City in the Women’s Super League.
City had dominated the first half of the showpiece Women’s Football Weekend opener with such brutal efficiency that it looked impossible for the home team to claw their way back. Their two-goal lead, however, was not enough to kill off their increasingly threatening neighbours and goals from the USA forward Tobin Heath and the half-time substitute Kirsty Hanson ensured United remain top of the league and undefeated, while City stay fifth, a point behind Everton having played a game more.
