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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Anfield
Liverpool stunned Manchester United at Anfield to dent their rivals' slim Women's Super League title hopes.
Olivia Smith's brilliant solo goal shocked the visitors, who had dominated possession, before Fuka Nagano added a quickfire second for the hosts on the stroke of half-time.
United failed to recover and Liverpool came out in the second half with more purpose, buoyed by the home crowd.
They were rewarded as Smith added a third goal from the penalty spot when WSL debutant Alejandra Bernabe was tripped in the box by Jayde Riviere.
United managed to grab a late consolation through captain Maya Le Tissier but it was too late to unsettle the hosts.
Victory continues a remarkable start to interim Liverpool manager Amber Whiteley's tenure, just days after they booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with victory at Arsenal.
Marc Skinner's United side had only conceded six goals in the WSL prior to Friday's defeat, which all-but ends their hopes of catching runaway leaders Chelsea.
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29Alejandra Bernabé
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21M. Turner
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