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Posted on November 15, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleMan City secured a 3-0 victory over Man United in the WSL, extending their lead to four points. Key goals by Knaak, Shaw, and Hemp sealed the win.
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester City made the most of a late first-half collapse by Manchester United to score twice just before the break as they secured a 3-0 derby win on Saturday that put them four points clear of second-placed Chelsea in the Women's Super League.
Defender Rebecca Knaak headed City into the lead in the 26th minute but it was United's collapse just before halftime and an inability to get shots on target that put paid to any ambitions they might have had of winning the hotly-contested derby.
Khadija Shaw netted for City in the 43rd minute with a typical poacher's effort from Kerstin Casparij's low cross, and things went from bad to worse for the visitors in stoppage time as an attempt to play out from the back went badly wrong, allowing Lauren Hemp to thump home a third.
United's best effort came from a former City player when summer signing Jess Park hit the outside of a post, but that was as close as they came as their hosts moved to 24 points after nine games, four ahead of Chelsea, who play Liverpool on Sunday, and seven ahead of third-placed United.
(Reporting by Philip O'Connor; editing by Clare Fallon)
The Women's Super League (WSL) is the top tier of women's football in England, featuring clubs from across the country competing for the championship.
In sports, a 'collapse' refers to a sudden and significant decline in performance, often leading to a loss, particularly in crucial moments of a game.
A 'poacher' is a type of striker known for their ability to score goals by being in the right place at the right time, often capitalizing on rebounds or defensive mistakes.
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