Katie Zelem and Jess Sigsworth scored the vital goals for the Reds, in what was our maiden home clash against the local rivals.
In an electric atmosphere at Leigh Sports Village, it didn’t take long for Casey Stoney's side to go ahead. After Leah Galton’s mazy dribble and shot in the sixth minute, the ball fell to Hayley Ladd, who was fouled on the edge of the box.
From the subsequent free-kick, Zelem stepped up and - under the watchful eye of the England Women’s manager Phil Neville - curled a superb effort past the City goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck.