Manchester United 2-0 Bristol City: Lisa Naalsund double earns United win

Lisa Naalsund’s double proved enough for Manchester United to edge past Women’s Super League strugglers Bristol City.

The Red Devils had the majority of the ball and tried to find ways to extend their lead, but were unproductive in the final third until Naalsund turned home from a corner in added time.

Bristol City – who are bottom of the table with just six points from 16 games – had come close to equalising at 1-0 down when Shania Hayles rattled the post in the second half.

The visitors showed glimpses of their attacking threat, particularly with pace on the counter-attack, but didn’t produce many clear-cut chances – just like United.

City’s hopes were also hit when defender Jamie Lee-Napier was sent off in the 82nd minute after picking up a second yellow card.

Naalsund’s second goal settled the outcome as United held out for a clean sheet and victory that kept them fourth in the table and six points behind third-placed Arsenal.

More to follow.