Manchester United Women Set to Dominate Everton in Crucial WSL Clash
This Sunday, all eyes will be on Leigh Sports Village as Manchester United Women take on Everton Women in a highly anticipated Women's Super League fixture. The Red Devils, currently sitting third in the league, are aiming to strengthen their hold on a Champions League spot, while Everton, placed seventh, are looking to make a statement against a top-tier opponent.
After a recent stumble against Liverpool, where they suffered a 3-1 defeat, Manchester United bounced back in style, demolishing Aston Villa 4-0. Elisabeth Terland was the star of the show, netting twice, with Grace Clinton and Leah Galton adding their names to the scoresheet. That emphatic victory put United seven points clear of fourth-placed Manchester City, reinforcing their stronghold in the top three. Although a title challenge seems out of reach, with Chelsea maintaining an eight-point lead at the top, United's focus remains on securing their Champions League qualification.
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At home, the Red Devils have been formidable, boasting an unbeaten record in the league this season. With six wins and two draws from eight home matches, scoring 19 goals and keeping six clean sheets, they are expected to be a tough opponent for Everton.
The Toffees, on the other hand, have had a mixed run of form, winning three of their last five league games while losing two—both defeats coming against league heavyweights Chelsea and Arsenal. However, their victories came against the league’s lower-ranked sides, including a commanding 3-0 win over Crystal Palace. One of their major concerns remains their away form, with just one win in eight WSL away matches this season.
Everton will be eager to change history, having never beaten Manchester United in the Women's Super League. Their best results against United have been two draws, while they have suffered nine defeats in their previous 11 encounters. While they have a strong attacking force led by Kelly Gago, who has impressed since her winter transfer, overcoming United’s defensive resilience will be a massive challenge.
Team news sees Manchester United missing Gabby George due to suspension, while Emma Sandberg and Celin Bizet are expected to be fit despite recent knocks. Terland will undoubtedly be the key player to watch, given her sensational goal-scoring form. For Everton, there are no fresh injury concerns, but key players like Louna Ribadeira, Inma Gabarro, Aurora Galli, and Megan Finnigan remain unavailable.
As far as predictions go, United’s dominant home form and attacking firepower suggest they will come out on top. Everton will need to deliver something special to avoid another defeat. Expect Manchester United to control the game and secure a 3-1 victory, continuing their push toward European qualification.
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