Tobin Heath and Kirsty Hanson were the heroes for United at the weekend, as the Reds valiantly fought back from two goals down to earn a point at Leigh Sports Village.
It was in last season’s FA Women's Continental League Cup that United secured a maiden victory over our crosstown rivals, and the team will be looking to repeat that feat this time around.
Here’s everything you need to know…
IS IT ON TV?
Our second Continental Cup game of the season will be broadcast live on MUTV on Thursday, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT.