England international Ella Toone scored twice as Manchester United fought back from a goal down to beat Everton and keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for next season’s Women’s Champions League.
Everton, the lowest goalscorers in the WSL, were gifted a 10th-minute lead when Maya le Tissier’s backpass was underhit, enabling Katja Snoeijs to take the ball around Mary Earps and score.
England goalkeeper Earps was furious with her defenders, but then nearly made a costly error herself as her loose clearance fell to Kathrine Moller Kuhl, who had earlier hit the outside of the post, but she fired over and could not capitalise.
Some fans booed United off at half-time, but they performed much better after the break and scored three times inside an eight-minute period to take complete control.
This result takes United into fourth in the WSL, back above Liverpool, who were beaten 4-1 at home by Manchester City on Saturday.
United are six points behind third-placed Arsenal – who occupy the final Champions League qualifying spot – although the Gunners have played a game fewer.
Manchester United had already put 12 goals past Everton this season – a 5-0 away WSL win followed by a home 7-0 thumping in the League Cup.
Despite this win, it has been a disappointing campaign for Skinner’s side, last season’s WSL runners-up and beaten finalists in the FA Cup at Wembley.
However, they still have a chance to salvage something special as they next play Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday, 14 April.
WSL: Man United Come From Behind To Beat Everton 4-1
