Zigiotti Olme floats home chip after keeper Keating's error
Tullis-Joyce makes superb double save to preserve lead
Park hits crossbar for hosts
Man Utd host Liverpool in club's 250th game - name team from first match
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Image source, Getty ImagesThat's it from us after a hard-fought win for Manchester United on an entertaining afternoon against Liverpool.
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FT: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
It was a big performance from Phallon Tullis-Joyce that got Manchester United over the line.
And given their goal came from capitlasing on a mistake from Liverpool's number one Khiara Keating, her display was all the more important.
An important turnaround for the US keeper after shipping seven goals in Unied's first two games.
FT: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Image source, PA MediaManchester United midfielder Ella Toone has been speaking to BBC One: "It’s been good. I think we’re getting better each week. It's really nice to go into the break on the back of a win.
"The first two games weren’t how we wanted them to go. We want to put on performances and get the three points. We have built on the performance at Arsenal and the League Cup has been good for confidence and scoring goals.
"We know this is a project and we need to work hard. This league is really difficult and anyone can beat anyone."
On not making the England squad: It's been a really difficult week - not the news any footballer wants. But I've got good people around me. The manager played me today so that shows the belief she has.
"It's about me now. I've got to keep working hard and use it as fuel to come back even better. The main thing is I am enjoying my football and that’s when I play my best. I'll use the international break to reset, get my mind focused and then we’ll go again."
FT: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC One
I can imagine Gareth Taylor will be really happy with first four games and performances in general. I feel like today they just lacked a bit of intensity. The press wasn't there.
But they're still building those relationships, those connections. There will be disappointment as they had chances, more than Manchester United. A lot to work on moving forward.
FT: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Liverpool captain Grace Fisk speaking to the BBC: "We're really disappointed. I think we're disappointed with the performance most of all. We played some really nice football in the first half this season and been dominant in games but for whatever reason we couldn't find our feet today. Credit to them they were very direct. We had chances and they defended around their box really well.
"It wasn't to be today and we're very disappointed to leave with nothing.
"Gaz [Gareth Taylor] is big on performane and he's pretty disappointed with how we played because we played at such a high level when we've showed so many times how dominant we can be against some teams.
"For whatever reason, we didn't do that. We played their game more than our game. They were very aggressive, very direct. We couldn't get our foot on the ball and we rushed into some decisions and kicked long when really we should try and find solutions. It's something to learn from definitely."
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Liverpool fan here. Can I just say we would have got pumped in this fixture 12 months ago. All credit to Gareth Taylor & the ladies
Peter, Birkenhead
FT: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Not much in it, in the end. Liverpool were not at their best but will still rue missed chances.
The xG shows that had the better opportunities but that early goal meant they were always up against it.
For Manchester United, the only stat that matters is the final score but they defended solidly for the most part and with some sharper passing and better decision making, could've added to the lead.
FT: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United's player of the match Julia Zigiotti Olme, speaking to BBC One: "I'm so happy with the three points. Very important win for us but it was a hard game.
"We want to start the game quick and hope they are not prepared and that's what happened today, so very happy about that.
"We have grown confidence in how we play. It was new when Eva [Olid] came but we have grown a lot of confidence in training, in the games, we had two cup games a lot of players could play and we kept going."
FT: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC One
Liverpool did put Man Utd under pressure at times. Phallon Tullis-Joyce made some brilliant saves. It was a brilliant defensive display and brilliant goal from Julia Zigiotti Olme in the first half.
I think it's an accumulation of what Eva Olid is trying to tell them, trying to implement that philosophy and culture. And also that togetherness, that grit and determination and that never say die attitude that they have been known for for so many years under Marc Skinner.
It's great for them to get a clean sheet under their belt at home and to go into the international break as well.
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Eva got us playing absolutely positive football.
Johnson, Nigeria
FT: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
FT: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Manchester United's first game after their reformation in 2018 was a 1-0 win over Liverpool - and now their 250th match has gone the same way.
Three points take them level on points with Liverpool and makes it back-to-back WSL wins going into the international break.
FT: Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Rachel Brown-Finnis
Former England goalkeeper on BBC One
The difference between the two teams is Manchester United had a chance and they took it.
Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
That's it, Manchester United hold on to take the three points.
Julia Zigiotti Olme's goal after an error from Khiara Keating proves the difference.
Liverpool had their chances but weren't clinical enough when they came, although it must be said that Phallon Tullis-Joyce impressed in goal for United.
Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Khiara Keating takes the free-kick and Cornelia Kapocs is free 15 yards out.
However, she can't get enough power on the header and Phallon Tullis-Joyce saves and holds.
Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Liverpool win a free-kick on the right touchline, just inside the United half.
A chance to pump the ball into the box...
Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesA minute of the three gone and the visitors haven't even got into the United half.
The home side will be delighted with this.
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No other goalkeeper in the WSL looks to waste time as much as Tullis-Joyce. It’s infuriating to watch.
Mark, Brighton
Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Three minutes of added time.
What have Liverpool got left?
Man Utd make it back-to-back wins against Liverpool
Manchester United celebrated the 250th game in the club's history with a narrow victory over Liverpool in the Women's Super League.
Eva Olid's side were rewarded for their early pressure after six minutes when Julia Zigiotti Olme intercepted Khiara Keating's poor pass out from the back and lofted the ball into the net with Keating stranded.
Despite going behind so early, Liverpool grew into the game and United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce made a superb double save to deny Cornelia Kapocs and then Beata Olsson from close range.
Jess Park crashed a shot off the crossbar for the hosts and Andrea Medina thumped the rebound towards the near post, but Keating tipped the shot behind.
In an end-to-end first half, Olsson was denied by Tullis-Joyce after her low strike at the near post was well saved.
With the last kick of the opening period, Ella Toone - left out of the England squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers - threaded a ball through to Medina but Keating reacted quickly to smother the shot.
Elizabeth Terland tried to double United's lead with a curling effort but Keating pushed clear as the hosts made it back-to-back victories in the league.
The result lifts them up to sixth, behind Liverpool on goal difference.
Toone after Man Utd 1-0 win over Liverpool
After conceding goals in the 95th and 92nd minutes against Arsenal and West Ham respectively, Olid's side did not make the mistake a third time.
It is the first clean sheet United have kept in all competitions this season, with Tullis-Joyce central to that with eight key saves.
Anna Sandberg and Maya le Tissier were part of a solid backline and both made six clearances to stop Liverpool scoring.
United had chances to increase their lead but, despite failing to do so, they were defensively disciplined until the final whistle.
The home side have avoided defeat in their past 31 matches when scoring first in the league, since a 2-1 defeat by Liverpool in December 2023.
After the match Olid said: "I am so happy with the three points, still a lot to improve. We have to be better in the final third, we create, last pass and finishing needs to be better but that will come.
"We start to click in a lot of things, fight for each other, hard work. We need to work hard to improve and in possession. The minimum is to give everything every game. Now with training we've improve the rest. Little by little."
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United pressed high early on, forcing Keating into the mistake for the opener, and while Liverpool recovered well the damage had been done.
Keating made some amends with two important saves to keep her side in the game.
Liverpool have conceded four first-half goals in five games, with only Charlton (five) conceding more in the league this season.
The Reds had an expected goals total of 1.41, compared to 0.59 for United, but were unable to make the most of their chances.
Olsson, Kapocs and Marie Hobinger all had two shots on target but could not get the better of Tullis-Joyce as they fell to their second league defeat of the season.
Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor said: "Their keeper was busier than ours. We make an error early and their tails are up. My early analysis? It's difficult when straight after but we need to be braver.
"We ended up becoming what they are, very direct. Their goalkeeper was literally kicking out of her hands. It's a very direct way of playing. We fell into that trap ourselves.
"We have got to be braver, to handle the ball and do what we do. It feels like the game last season where we tried to play a team at a different style. It surprised me today."
After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
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| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 10 |
| |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 7 |
| |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 5 |
| |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 |
| |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 2 |
| |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 2 |
| |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 2 |
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| 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | -9 | 0 |
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Manager: Eva Olid
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Gareth Taylor
Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Manager: Eva Olid
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Gareth Taylor
Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
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