Zigiotti Olme’s early lob earns Manchester United narrow win over Liverpool
Julia Zigiotti Olme's composed lob in the sixth minute proved decisive as Manchester United claimed a 1-0 home victory over Liverpool in the Women's Super League. The goal came from a mistake by Liverpool goalkeeper Khiara Keating, whose pass out from the back was intercepted and finished with aplomb. The win represents another step forward for new head coach Eva Olid, who has now guided United through four consecutive victories across all competitions and five matches unbeaten.
Manchester United's performance secured their second WSL victory under Olid and moved them level with Liverpool in the league table, three points adrift of European qualification places. The match marked United's 250th since the club's reformation in 2018, and despite Liverpool creating chances—including Jenna Clark's free header from a corner and Cornelia Kapocs's low effort—United's goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce held firm to preserve the clean sheet.
- Manchester United beat Liverpool 1-0 with a sixth-minute Zigiotti Olme goal
- Eva Olid's side now unbeaten in five matches with four consecutive wins
- United level Liverpool in WSL, three points off European places
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The Women's Super League is England's top-tier women's football competition. Manchester United and Liverpool are two of the country's biggest clubs, making their encounters significant events within the league.
Manchester United recently appointed a new head coach in Eva Olid. Both teams are competing for European qualification places, making league position particularly important at this stage of the season.
Manchester United's women's team was re-established in its current form in 2018 as part of the club's broader expansion into women's football.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Zigiotti Olme capitalises on Liverpool mistake to keep Manchester United moving up WSL”.