FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHT – Manchester United 5 vs 0 Aston Villa – highlights and reaction as Reds run riot at Old Trafford
When Manchester United hosts Aston Villa today, they will set a new Women's Super League attendance record at Old Trafford.
Manchester United Women climbed to the top of the Women’s Super League league after a 5-0 win over Aston Villa.
Marc Skinner’s side set a new home attendance record against the Villans on Saturday afternoon, with 30,196 fans going to Old Trafford. And the hosts got off to a fast start, with skipper Katie Zelem scoring before 13 minutes to earn her 100th WSL appearance.
After 28 minutes, Leah Galton doubled United’s lead, latching on to a brilliantly weighted through pass from Ella Toone to put the Red Devils in complete control at the break.
In the second half, Marc Skinner’s team proceeded to show off their attacking skills. Alessia Russo made it three after 51 minutes, before Ona Batlle and replacement Rachel Williams chipped in to round out a thrilling United performance.
United now leads the WSL table on goal difference, with Arsenal and Chelsea also playing later in the day.
