In-form Manchester United closed the gap on their title rivals as they defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 3-2 to stay unbeaten in the Women’s Super League. Elisabeth Terland, Jess Park and Lisa Naalsund did the damage for the Red Devils as Marc Skinner’s side kept pace with Chelsea and Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
After riding an early wave of pressure from Brighton, United grew into the first half as Terland and Park had efforts blocked.
Skinner's side then took the lead through Norway international Terland, who found the back of the net with a lovely finish after some good work from Ella Toone.
Continuing to impress after being brought back into the starting XI, Park scored her fourth league goal of the season with a left-footed drive after the break.
The hosts made things interesting when Fran Kirby and Kiko Seike scored either side of substitute Naalsund’s delightful effort, but the visitors held on for a first league win at Brighton since 2022-23.
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