Overview
- United overturned a 1-1 half-time score as Julia Zigiotti’s Olimpico (35’) was matched by Kirsty Hanson (37’) before Elisabeth Terland (71’), Jess Park (75’) and Hanna Lundkvist (79’) sealed the win.
- Manager Marc Skinner credited a clearer second-half approach—quicker switches of play and better use of width—with shifting control of the match.
- Melvine Malard recorded two assists and earned Player of the Match honors, while goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce produced important saves at key moments.
- The victory moved United to fourth in the WSL table, one point behind Arsenal and two behind second-placed Chelsea, according to post-match reporting.
- New arrivals featured as rotation continued during a busy run, with Lea Schüller and Ellen Wangerheim in the XI and Liverpool visiting next in the league alongside ongoing cup commitments.