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Women's Super League review: Manchester United go top after Arsenal win

Manchester United overtook Arsenal at the top of the Barclays Women's Super League after ending the Gunners' 100 percent start to the season. Ella Toone scored the only goal in United's victory, whilst the American pair of Tobin Heath and Christen Press were a constant threat against the misfiring former leaders.

United head coach Casey Stoney recognized how important it is for her...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Transfer News: Manchester United sign Batlle and Fuso

Spain midfielder Ona Batlle and German attacker Ivana Fuso have joined Manchester United on two-year contracts, both with an option for a further 12 months.

Batlle left Levante earlier in the summer when her contract expired, having started her career with spells in the Barcelona youth team and Madrid CF.

She told manutd.com: “It’s an honour and a pleasure to sign for...

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Transfer News: England midfielder Staniforth joins Manchester United

England star Lucy Staniforth has signed for Manchester United on a two-year deal.

The midfielder left Birmingham City last month at the end of her contract having played 43 times for the Blues across two seasons.

United finished fourth in the curtailed Women's Super League season, their first in the top flight.

Staniforth hopes she can help the club to compete for...

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Neville showed "lack of respect" to the women's game

England manager, Phil Neville, has been accused of showing a lack of respect towards women's football by Lionesses star, Fara Williams.

Neville is leaving the national job when his contract expires next summer, deciding to step down ahead of both the delayed Euro 2021 tournament and Tokyo Olympics.

Williams was angered when the former England and Manchester United defender...