Leah Galton nets twice as Manchester United beat Reading to keep outside WSL title hopes alive, Everton beat Leicester
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ByEurosport
Updated 12/03/2022 at 19:52 GMT
Manchester United sit third in the FA Women's Super League following a 3-1 win over Reading at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday. Reading briefly had hopes of causing a shock when they drew level, but United took control to move within six points of leaders Arsenal. More importantly, it reinforced their Champions League qualification chances. Later in the day, Everton beat Leicester 3-2.
Leah Galton of Manchester United celebrates with her team-mates after scoring her side's opening goal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Reading Women and Manchester United Women, Madejski Stadium on March 12, 2022
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Manchester United women claimed a 3-1 win at Reading to keep their outside Super League title hopes alive, while Everton beat Leicester.
Mark Skinner’s side trail leaders Arsenal by six points, but the win also reinforced their push for Champions League qualification as they sit in third on 31 points.
United took the lead on five minutes, with Leah Galton rising to head home Hannah Blundell’s dinked cross.
Reading came into the game with outside hopes of pushing towards the top three and Deanne Rose drew them level on 16 minutes with a cool finish.
But just as Reading were thinking of causing a shock, United took control.
Galton doubled the lead on 25 minutes when timing her run to perfection to remain onside before striding forward, rounding goalkeeper Grace Moloney and slotting home.
Alessia Russo went from provider for Galton’s second to scorer on 43 minutes, as her well-struck shot took a deflection to beat Moloney.
Everton secured a 3-2 win over Leicester as both clubs struggle fro survival.
Anna Anvegard scored twice for Everton, with Toni Duggan grabbing the first for the home side.
Duggan's goal cancelled out the game's opener from Jemma Purfield, with Sam Tierney also scoring for Leicester.
Leaders Arsenal and champions Chelsea are in action on Sunday against Brighton and Aston Villa respectively.
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