05 December 2020

As it happened: Manchester United extend lead at top of table with victory over Aston Villa

Aston Villa host Manchester United for the first time in the Women’s Super League at 12.30pm today at the Banks's Stadium.

Both teams are returning to action following the international break but the game will be played behind-closed-doors.

Gemma Davies’ side currently sit tenth in the table since being promoted to the WSL at the end of last season. 

United will be aiming to keep up their momentum to stay top of the table as they sit one point above Arsenal.

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Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United

Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United

45 min: United get the second-half underway.

 

Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United

46 min: Heath looks fresh in the midfield for United. 

Casey Stoney’s side are largely in possession. Toone has a shot from close-range but the ball is deflected wide by a Villa body. 

Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United

CHANCE!!!!

58 min: Hayles clips the crossbar.

United quickly clear the ball as Amy Turner goes long in hope to find Staniforth. 

Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United

CHANCE!!!

52 min: United’s James launches the ball at goal but clips the crossbar. 

Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United

53 min: It’s all to play for here as the two side’s clash for the first time in the top-flight.

Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United

Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United

56 min: Gemma Davies makes her first change as Follis comes off for Diana Silva. 

Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United

59 min: Heath tries to find a white shirt, but Villa’s Asante finds Haywood, but Heath gets it back. 

Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester United

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