Manchester United get Champions League redemption with dominant win over Everton

Manchester United head into the international break on a high note having secured their second win of the season, a 5-0 victory over Everton at Walton Hall Park.

Melvine Malard put the visitors ahead in the 14th minute by chasing the rebound of her own shot. Nikita Parris netted two - a free header and a sneaky lob of the Everton 'keeper. Super-sub Rachel Williams also added two goals to the tally within 11 minutes of being on the field.

The Reds peppered the Everton goal averaging a shot on goal every three-and-a-half minutes in the opening quarter, and ended the game with 11 on target, 18 overall. United were clearly gunning for Champions League redemption despite being without some key players.

Marc Skinner’s changing room has been struck with a sickness bug which took out big hitters Geyse, Hayley Ladd and Leah Galton who were all left off the team sheet - it made room for Hinata Miyazawa to start in the middle of the park. The World Cup Golden Boot winner finally had a chance to show what she's made of coming close to the target several times, skimming the crossbar in the opening six minutes and pushing blue shirts off the ball throughout.

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Parris came close to doubling United’s lead in the opening half, as did Hannah Blundell, Lucia Garcia and Ella Toone in the second 45. United once again proving they're not a one-trick pony when it comes to creating goal-scoring opportunities.

However, despite the score-line, it wasn't a one-sided affair at Walton Hall Park. Hanna Bennison almost granted Everton the first-half