WSL round-up: Man Utd beat Liverpool to go second because of Lisa Naalsund double

By Tycoon Herald 2 Min Read Published February 1, 2026

Man Utd Ladies 3-1 Liverpool Ladies

Lisa Naalsund’s second-half double helped Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-1 as Marc Skinner’s aspect moved as much as second place within the Ladies’s Tremendous League.

The hosts’ spectacular show after half-time on the Leigh Sports activities Village retains them on the toes of rivals Man Metropolis forward of their dwelling conflict with champions Chelsea in a while Sunday.

Liverpool had initially accomplished a wonderful job in irritating United within the first interval, earlier than Naalsund’s sensible end seven minutes after the break led to a flurry of targets, with the guests instantly levelling issues because of Alice Bergstrom’s close-range end after a goal-line scramble.

Nevertheless, United wasted little time in restoring their lead, albeit with slightly assist from their opponents who have been caught in possession, earlier than one other advantageous Naalsund end from the sting of the realm.

And Skinner’s group wrapped up the victory with simply three minutes to undergo substitute Fridolina Rolfo’s improvised back-heel end.