Marc Skinner’s side were 4-0 up after just 35 minutes thanks to Le Tissier’s brace – a looping volley and a header, both from Katie Zelem’s right-wing corners – with skipper Zelem’s well-taken penalty in between. Alessia Russo’s terrific header completed the scoring as the home side – looking to improve on last season, when they just missed out on a top-three finish to rivals Manchester City on the final day – made an impressive start to the campaign.
How Man Utd started their season in style
The home side, roared on by a healthy crowd of 5,315, took no time at all to catch up with their opponents, making it a point after just four minutes as Le Tissier’s effort from Zelem’s corner somehow found its way in. Reading No 1 Grace Moloney. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Debutant Maya Le Tissier heads it over the keeper to score her first goal for Manchester United Women to give her side the lead against Reading. Watch Liverpool v Chelsea at 5pm on Sunday on Sky Sports Football. Ten minutes later and the United captain, making her 100th appearance for the club, coolly converted from the spot after Moloney was adjudged to have just caught Rousseau as the keeper raced off her line to close out the England international. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Reading goalkeeper Grace Moloney saves a penalty against Manchester United, and captain Katie Zelem finds the back of the net. Watch Liverpool v Chelsea at 5pm on Sunday on Sky Sports Football. United soon added a third as Brighton summer signing Le Tissier scored again from an accurate Zelem corner, this time with a superb header. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Manchester United debutant Maya Le Tissier extends the home side’s lead further with a stunning header. Watch Liverpool v Chelsea at 5pm on Sunday on Sky Sports Football. And Russo rounded off the scoring in a frenetic first half, finishing off a superb drive down the right to head into the corner after a superb run and cross from Spain’s Lucia Garcia. That was it in terms of scoring as the home side took their foot off the gas after the break, but it was still an impressive way to start the new campaign for Skinner’s side as they look to win last season’s top three Chelsea season. , Arsenal and City, Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Alessia Russo scores another for Manchester United against Reading. Watch Liverpool v Chelsea at 5pm on Sunday on Sky Sports Football.
What’s next?
United travel to West Ham United (3pm), while Reading visit Brighton (3pm), with both WSL games taking place on Sunday 25 September.
What else is happening in the WSL this weekend?
Four more delicious games to go… Sunday, September 18:
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Leicester City vs Tottenham West Ham vs Everton Liverpool v Chelsea, live on Sky Sports Football from 5pm
