Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action

Manchester United secured their best start to a WSL season with a 4-0 win over Brighton, making it the first time since they were promoted in 2019 that they have won their opening three fixtures. It took them top on goal difference and their performance is underpinned by a stellar attack and defence. They are one of two teams not to have conceded a league goal, along with Arsenal, and Sunday’s victory was their ninth consecutive home league win. “Absolutely [this gives us confidence],” player of the match Leah Galton told the BBC. “I think we just have to keep it up every game. Obviously right now we are doing well.” Sarah Rendell

Arsenal let chances go begging in their 1-0 win over Reading, leaving them second because they have scored nine goals to United’s 10. Arsenal had 21 shots at goal but only six on target, including a first-minute Stina Blackstenius chance, a missed sitter by Laura Wienroither and a Kim Little penalty saved by Jacqueline Burns on the goalkeeper’s WSL debut. They will need to be more clinical if they want to claim the title. Player of the Match Manuela Zinsberger told Sky Sports: “We always know it is hard to beat Reading. We did our best. We defended as a team and we got the result.” SR

A penalty save on your #BarclaysWSL debut for @ReadingFCWomen!Take a bow, Jackie Burns!