Manchester United beat Arsenal 1-0 to go four points clear in the Women’s Super League, but the match was overshadowed by an injury to England captain Leah Williamson.
Alessia Russo, who was pursued by Arsenal in the January transfer window, scored the only goal of the game on the stroke of half-time after she was set up by former Gunner Nikita Parris.
Ad Marc Skinner’s side held on in the second half to earn a valuable three points and stretch their advantage over Chelsea at the top of the table.
FootballWilliamson returns as England squad announced for Arnold Clark Cup07/02/2023 AT 17:32 The decisive goal came 30 minutes after Williamson went down with an injury to her right knee, which seemed to buckle underneath her as she went in for a challenge with Katie Zelem.