A Vivianne Miedema hat-trick helped us extend our lead at the top of the Women’s Super League table on Sunday as we sealed a comfortable win against Reading.
Joe Montemurro opted for an attacking line-up, with three at the back and an abundance of quality on the wings - and his decision instantly paid off.
Beth Mead twisted and turned on the right flank before delivering a lofted cross into the path of Miedema, who found the back of the net with a looping header.
Less than five minutes later we’d doubled our advantage through Jordan Nobbs, who finished from close range following some intricate footwork by Miedema in the build-up.