Manchester United secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Leicester City, significantly narrowing the gap to five points behind Chelsea. This triumph marked their seventh consecutive win, bolstering their position in the league. Meanwhile, Manchester City clinched a 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur, thanks to Aoba Fujino's crucial second-half goal. Elsewhere, Everton celebrated a 2-0 triumph over Aston Villa, while Liverpool edged out Crystal Palace with a narrow 1-0 victory.
Leicester dominated possession with over 70% of the ball in their clash against Manchester United. However, it was Malard who made an early impact by opening the scoring within the first 20 minutes. Despite Leicester's control of the ball, they struggled to convert possession into goals, allowing United to capitalize and secure their seventh win on the trot. Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Brighton facilitated United's climb, reducing the gap between the two English giants.
In another exciting fixture, Manchester City's Aoba Fujino played a pivotal role in their win over Tottenham. After a slow start, Fujino's second-half strike energized City and secured their victory. Tottenham's Bethany England had earlier given her side hope by scoring in the 32nd minute. Olivia Holdt's decisive play saw her win possession on the edge of the area and assist England's finish into the top left corner. However, City rallied back, demonstrating resilience and tactical prowess to claim all three points.
Everton enjoyed a successful outing against Aston Villa, securing a 2-0 victory that handed Villa their fourth consecutive defeat. Maren Mjelde set the tone with a stunning volley, giving Everton a 16th-minute lead. Vivianne Miedema also contributed to Everton’s dominance by heading in an 11th-minute goal. Aston Villa attempted to respond through Rachel Daly and Jill Baijings, who both tested Everton goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan in the first half. However, their efforts fell short as Everton maintained control throughout the match.
Liverpool faced Crystal Palace in a closely fought contest where Jasmine Matthews' first-half goal proved decisive. Her well-timed strike secured a narrow 1-0 victory for Liverpool, further consolidating their standing in the league.
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