Manchester United player ratings as Alessia Russo gets first ever WSL hat-trick against Leicester

Manchester United cruised past Leicester City 5-1 in the Women's Super League on Sunday afternoon to extend their lead at the top of the table.

It took just 15 minutes for the hosts to open the scoring as a double save from Leicester keeper Janina Leitzig wasn't enough to keep out Alessia Russo. United's number 23 then made it two before half-time with a towering header at the back post.

There was a brief moment of concern for Marc Skinner's side just after the break as the Foxes pulled one back through debutant Remy Siemsen. The two-goal lead was restored shortly after, however, as Russo tapped home her third and final goal of the afternoon - and her first ever WSL hat-trick.

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Leah Galton, who had been a threat for United all game, then got her deserved goal as she drilled an effort beyond Leitzig. In the closing stages, substitute Lucia Garcia made it five with a composed finish into the bottom corner.

Here’s how the players got on at Leigh Sports Village…

Mary Earps - Quick off her line when she needed to be and was alert to a Leicester free-kick that appeared to be creeping into the top corner. Loose clearance that led to Leicester's goal, but had very little to do otherwise. 8.

Ona Batlle - Fantastic ball in for Russo to head home for the second goal of the first half. Her dangerous balls into the box were a threat across the 90 minutes. 8.

Hannah Blundell - Used her pace exceptionally well to deal with any long balls over the top from Leicester and always outpaced the striker. 8.

Ella Toone - Her pace and movement caused all sorts of problems for the Leicester back line. Often picked up space on the left and