Missy Bo Kearns dispatched a clinical winner as Liverpool FC Women recorded a 2-1 victory over Manchester City Women on Sunday.
The first goal of Natasha Dowie’s second spell with the Reds had secured a 16th-minute advantage, but Lauren Hemp’s header soon brought City back on terms.
An excellent finish from Kearns put the hosts in front again two minutes into the second half, however, and that proved enough to take all three points in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
The visitors made a confident start to proceedings at Prenton Park and threatened to take the lead inside the first three minutes.