Manchester United make WSL derby statement as Man City sign Brazilian star

Both Manchester United Women and Manchester City Women experienced derby day success this week, each earning the bragging rights in a derby day double-header.

After United won Sunday's Women's Super League [WSL] meeting at the Etihad Stadium 4-2, City inflicted revenge on Marc Skinner's team as soon as Wednesday night, winning 2-1 at Leigh Sports Village in the League Cup quarter-finals.

City's reward for getting the better of their neighbours is a semi-final showdown away from home against Arsenal next month. The Gunners are the current holders and have won the competition in each of the last two seasons.

As part of the Manchester Evening News' new weekly women's football notebook, here is a round-up of the five biggest stories from the women's football scene across Manchester from the past week.

United went into last Sunday's derby at the Etihad two places and one point behind City in the WSL table and having lost their last three meetings with their cross-city rivals. But a hat-trick from Ella Toone saw the Reds roar their way to a 4-2 win.

The England international took full advantage of some sloppy City defending, likewise Leah Galton, who netted United's second. Toone delicately lifted the ball over City goalkeeper Khiara Keating for her opener before applying a finish from close range for her second, after Celin Bizet intercepted a pass from Keating inside her own penalty area that was intended for Leila Ouahabi.

Despite finding themselves 3-0 down with just 36 minutes played, City pulled two goals back before half-time, scoring via headers from Vivianne Miedema and January signing Rebecca Knaak. However, City's hopes of completing an impressive comeback were dented when Toone completed her hat-trick just 10