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Leicester City 0-1 Man Utd
Ellen Wangerheim replaces Jess Park for Manchester United.
Man Utd close gap on Man City with win at Leicester
At a glance
Julia Zigiotti Olme and Elisabeth Terland on target for Manchester United
Marc Skinner's side close gap on leaders Manchester City to eight points
Struggling Leicester suffer ninth loss in 14 league games
Elisabeth Terland continued her impressive scoring run against Leicester City as Manchester United closed the gap on Women's Super League leaders Manchester City to eight points.
The Norway international came off the bench to net in the 88th minute for her fifth goal in as many games against the Foxes.
Terland's strike sealed second-placed United's success - moving them four points clear of Chelsea - following a 13th-minute opener from Julia Zigiotti Olme.
For Leicester, it was a ninth loss in their 14 league games as they continue to struggle at the bottom end of the table.
"It wasn't vintage us but it was really important we've got three points and a clean sheet," said United manager Marc Skinner.
"I can be really pleased with the result, because that's what we're chasing. I want performances but we've got to be on it with results and keep the pressure on at the top."
The hosts had started brightly, with former United forward Rachel Williams testing keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce from the edge of the area.
But United quickly took control and led when January signing Lea Schuller tried to meet a Zigiotti Olme cross, but the sheer power of the Swede's ball meant it flew past the Germany striker and into the net.
The Foxes rallied in the second half, with French forward Noemie Mouchon lively and causing problems after coming off the bench.
Fellow substitute Shannon O'Brien also felt she should have been awarded a penalty when Anna Sandberg barged into her in the box, but referee Stacey Fullicks waved away Leicester protests.
Boss Rick Passmoor disagreed with the decision, but said afterwards he was encouraged by his team's performance.
"I am really proud of this team," he added. "If we play like that every week, we'll be fine.
"We're hurting but you wouldn't want to be with any other group of players at this moment in time."
Ultimately, Leicester's improvement proved fruitless as Terland provided the final flourish, showing great footwork before finishing clinically into the corner.

Manchester United enjoyed a ninth win in 14 WSL games
United executed their gameplan perfectly as they recorded a third straight WSL victory, their best run since winning seven in a row between 8 December 2024 and 2 March 2025.
They dominated possession against the Foxes, had eight first-half corners, and had they been more ruthless with their 14 shots on goal, they would have won by a more convincing margin.
Despite only coming on in the 64th minute, Terland herself had three shots on target while Melvine Malard had one from her three touches in the opposition box.
The forward options at boss Skinner's disposal provide United with welcome strength in depth as they look to push City at the top and stay in the Champions League places.
But they will have to be more clinical against better opposition - starting on Thursday night at Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League knockout round.
Despite their spirited response, Leicester have now lost their past three WSL games. and even more worrying is the fact they have failed to score in six of their 14 league matches.
That is the worst record in the WSL and, unless they can get back among the goals, they will stay in relegation trouble.
Manchester United travel to Spain to play Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Thursday (20:00 GMT). Leicester City are also on the road and face a daunting trip to league leaders Manchester City on Friday (19:00 GMT).
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Manchester City | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 12 | 29 | 39 |
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2 Manchester United | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 15 | 18 | 31 |
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3 Chelsea | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 27 |
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4 Arsenal | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 26 |
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5 Tottenham Hotspur | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 26 |
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6 London City Lionesses | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 24 | -7 | 19 |
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7 Brighton & Hove Albion | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
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8 Aston Villa | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 25 | -7 | 16 |
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9 Everton | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 26 | -10 | 11 |
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10 Leicester City | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 25 | -17 | 9 |
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11 West Ham United | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 32 | -20 | 8 |
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12 Liverpool | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 24 | -13 | 7 |
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Manager: Rick Passmoor
Formation: 5 - 4 - 1
Manager: Marc Skinner
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Rick Passmoor
Formation: 5 - 4 - 1
Manager: Marc Skinner
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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