The Reds were undoubtedly the better side during the match and Ella Toone’s goal in the 83rd minute ensured we avoided the disappointment of a goalless draw.
The result also means we move top of the WSL table after six games, leapfrogging the Gunners in the process.
It was a quiet opening on a grey afternoon in Leigh, with United dictating most of the play in the first 15 minutes, but only producing one chance of note: a looping shot from Christen Press that didn’t test Manuela Zinsberger in the away goal.
The American was certainly United’s most dangerous attacking presence, and she came close with a powerful strike while on the turn and also had an effort blocked en route to goal.