Liverpool come from behind to claim first ever victory over WSL rivals Manchester United… with Taylor Hinds netting second-half winner
- Ella Toone provided a rebound to give Man United the lead in the third minute
- But Millie Turner scored an own goal and Taylor Hinds scored the winner
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Liverpool made history on Sunday by beating Manchester United for the first time in the Women's Super League with a 2-1 win and moving level with United in the points table.
Chelsea remained top of the table with 25 points after their 3-0 win over Bristol City on Sunday.
United are fourth with 18 points, ahead of Liverpool on goal difference.
When England international Ella Toone scored for Manchester United in the third minute, Liverpool looked set to have a rough afternoon.
But United's Millie Turner scored an own goal and Taylor Hinds scored for Matt Beard's Liverpool, who lost 6-0 to United less than a year ago but set themselves the target of breaking into the WSL's top four this season .
Liverpool defender Taylor Hinds scored the winner in the 68th minute on Sunday
Hinds bundled the winner with the inside of her knee from Missy Bo Kearns' crotch
England international Ella Toone scored for Manchester United in the third minute
'We know we are a good team. We are a good group and they are all like friends and family,” Beard told reporters. 'We have to believe in ourselves.
“What's non-negotiable is the work ethic and we did that. “I know we can compete on our day and I think we've proven that a few times this season.”
England striker Lauren James, Erin Cuthbert and Australian international Sam Kerr scored to put Chelsea three points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, who defeated Everton 4-1 on Sunday with a hat-trick from Khadija Shaw.
