Man United Women squeeze out vital 1-0 win over Aston Villa to go within 1 point of Champions League places

Manchester United Women secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Aston Villa at Villa Park to move within one point of the Champions League qualification spots. Following a scoreless first half that saw Hinata Miyazawa strike the crossbar, Julia Zigiotti broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute by heading in a cross from Hannah Lundkvist.

Goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce played a crucial role in maintaining the clean sheet, producing several key stops, including an athletic fingertip save against Oriane Jean-Francois. The win extends Manchester United Women's unbeaten run to 11 matches.