Goals from captain Katie Zelem and Jess Sigsworth ended our crosstown rivals’ 100 per cent start to the domestic season, in our first-ever women's home derby, at Leigh Sports Village.
“I think we have to be pleased because I don’t think [goalkeeper] Mary Earps had to actually make a save today,” Stoney told MUTV in her post-match interview.
“To score two goals against such a good side, who hadn’t even conceded this season, I have to credit my squad today, because every single one of them did their jobs magnificently.
“In the build-up, I always say it’s the work they put in on the training pitch that comes out today [on matchday].