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Watershed moment for Manchester United Women as they play first match at Old Trafford as Casey Stoney's side prepare for 'dress rehearsal' next season with supporters by beating West Ham

Casey Stoney had done her best not to hype up Manchester United Women's first game at Old Trafford.

'It's a grass pitch, two goals, a football and 11 v 11,' the manager said before kick-off.

Picking up three points was the most important thing on her mind with United chasing Champions League football for next season. But the significance of her side walking out on the famous turf could not be played down.

Manchester United Women had their first game at Old Trafford on Saturday against West Ham
Lifelong Red Devils fan Katie Zelem took to the Theatre of Dreams pitch for the first time
Casey Stoney thought playing in the 74,140-seater stadium would give a boost to her players

Until May 2018, the club did not even have a women's team.