Millie Turner emerged as the match-winner for Manchester United as they defeated London City Lionesses, securing their fourth consecutive Women’s Super League triumph.
The central defender, who made her first start since suffering a knee injury in September, netted the decisive goal 11 minutes before the final whistle at Leigh Sports Village, resulting in a 2-1 victory.
Jess Park equalized after former United winger Nikita Parris had opened the scoring, keeping United in pursuit of the leading team, Manchester City.
Lauren James contributed a goal and an assist as Chelsea achieved a 2-0 victory over Liverpool, remaining just one point behind Marc Skinner’s squad.
Chelsea took the lead shortly before halftime when Sjoeke Nüsken redirected James’ cross into the goal, and the England international secured the win after the break with an impressive strike from outside the box.
The standout match of the day occurred at Villa Park, where Tottenham scored seven in a thrilling ten-goal encounter.
Kirsty Hanson equalized following Signe Gaupset’s opening goal, and Bethany England then restored Spurs’ lead, with Olivia Holdt extending their advantage, all within the first half-hour.
The excitement continued after halftime, as Villa midfielder Oriane Jean-François found the net, followed by responses from Cathinka Tandberg and Maika Hamano.
Hanson netted her second in the 80th minute, but the visitors quickly answered with goals from Tandberg and Julie Blakstad, maintaining their fifth position and handing Villa their fourth consecutive defeat.
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Honoka Hayashi propelled Everton to their third straight league win, narrowly defeating West Ham 1-0.
The Japan midfielder scored just eight minutes into the match at Goodison Park to secure the victory, although the Hammers remained competitive until the end.
Arsenal’s match against Brighton, scheduled to start at 2.30pm, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch following an inspection at the Broadfield Stadium.
