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Manchester United Women march on with WSL rout of Bristol City

Manchester United v Bristol City – FA Women’s Super League – Leigh Sports Village
(Image credit: Zac Goodwin)

Leah Galton and Tobin Heath both scored twice as Manchester United stayed top of the Women’s Super League with a 6-1 thrashing of Bristol City.

Galton fired a stunning opener into the top corner but it took until injury time at the end of the first half for United to extend their lead through Millie Turner.

Manchester United v Bristol City – FA Women’s Super League – Leigh Sports Village

Jess Sigsworth, left, starred in Manchester United’s win over Bristol City (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Ebony Salmon pulled a goal back for the visitors after catching United keeper Mary Earps out of position, but Heath added a late double as United kept their unbeaten start intact.

Arsenal capitalised on a lightning start as moved up to second after easing to a 4-0 win over Everton.

Jordan Nobbs opened the scoring after just four minutes and six minutes later Caitlin Foord converted a Jill Roord cross to make it 2-0.

Jen Beattie made it 3-0 on the hour mark and Beth Mead finished off a counter-attack with a curling strike to complete the scoring on 62 minutes.

Arsenal v Everton – FA Women’s Super League – Meadow Park

Jen Beattie, front, centre, scored Arsenal’s third in a 4-0 win over Everton (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jess Fishlock scored twice and set up another as Reading marched to a 3-1 win at Brighton.

Fishlock’s early opener was cancelled out when Inessa Kaagman converted from the penalty spot after a foul by Deanna Cooper.

Fishlock restored Reading’s lead a minute before half-time and the Royals competed their victory when Fishlock set up their third for Rachel Rowe.