Goodbyepublished at 20:12 GMT 25 March 2023
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Zelem converts penalty after frustrating first half, before Garcia (2) & Ladd extend lead
Match being played at Old Trafford as hosts look to move top
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Marissa Thomas
Thanks for joining us today.
Tomorrow, there is the small matter of Manchester City v Chelsea, followed by Aston Villa v Leicester City and Reading v Brighton.
See you then.
We've had two great games today as both Arsenal and Manchester United claimed three points.
Read the reports below.
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Manchester United
Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner speaking to Sky Sports: "We are usually very calculated, calm and focused, but we had to have choice words. We weren't good enough in the first half and we weren't bad. But it was a little bit slow especially our build up. We didn't progress quickly on the flanks because West Ham was blocking the centre.
"As the clocked ticked, I knew West Ham's energy levels would stop a bit. But they were great in the first half and stopped us from playing. When we had those chances, we should have taken them and the game would have been different. But the reality was to have choice words at half-time as a group and agreed that's not the Manchester United energy. Then we got the Manchester United energy in the second half.
Message to title rivals: "It sends a message to us as a team. Do not waste 45 minutes against any team. If we look after what we can do, there's a chance you can end up where you want to be at the end of the season. That's something we can learn from."
Potential penalty shouts: "The reality is when you create that chance, you want it to be maximised. But credit to the players, they didn't let it get them down. They still tried and the second half, we put on a really good performance for all of our fans."
On Lucia Garcia goals: "I believe Lucia Garcia has wonderful potential and can be a starter for us for many years to come. She has to play in that moment like she did today and has to be for the duration of the match. We talked about being 'not a caring attitude' and that's what she produced. It all takes time to come to a new country and play a different style of football which is a little bit different to Spain."
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Manchester United have kept a clean sheet in 10 of their 16 games, more than any other in the Women's Super League this season.
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West Ham United have lost their last three games in the Women's Super League, their last longer losing streak was from 12th September 2020 to 18th October 2020, a run of 4 games.
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West Ham United
West Ham manager Paul Konchesky speaking to Sky Sports: "We knew that Manchester United were going to be strong throughout the game. But especially in the second half, when you take them to 0-0 at half-time, we knew they probably would have a rocket and would come out quick but we held it for 55 minutes and after conceding the first goal it was always going to be tough to bounce back. We caved in a little bit and we conceded more goals than we wanted to.
"Three out of four goals were probably our fault. We need to stop making mistakes and need to be more ruthless especially in defence and when we go forward.
On Kate Longhurst: "For anyone that makes 177 appearances in the Women's Super League is an unbelievable achievement. She is a mad West Ham fan and to do it for this football club is a big honour for her."
On penalty claims: "I haven't seen it back, but from where I sat, it looked like a penalty. There's no argument with the referee and they have hard decisions to make. We have to stand by that."
On his sides poor form and bouncing back: "We need to start picking up points and hopefully we get back to winning ways next week at home to Liverpool. We need to stick together and it is a tough time, but once we get up and running, we will be okay."
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Ella Toone and Ona Battle have assisted eight goals this season (one each in this game), no Manchester United player has more in the Women's Super League.
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Manchester United
Manchester United's Ella Toone on the importance of her family, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's amazing. My family are the reason I'm here today, always in the stand home or away. I come out here to give back to them."
On the current focus: "For us at club level it's taking each game as it comes and going out each week to prepare as best as we can. It's about enjoying it, enjoying football as much as we can. The focus is learning and going into the weekend."
On if Old Trafford feels like home: "Old Trafford is home, Leigh is home, wherever the fans are it always feels like home."
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After that comprehensive victory, Manchester United are back on top.
But Chelsea play Manchester City in a huge game tomorrow and that could see more changes in the table.
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Lindsay Johnson
Ex-England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
I think Manchester United have been excellent in the second half. This is the Manchester United side that we are used to watching.
The qualities have shone through and three different goalscorers for Manchester United which happens quite often.
They don't rely on one person and I think the catalyst for this United side today is Alessia Russo.
Man Utd 4-0 West Ham
West Ham defended well in the first half but Manchester United took control in the second.
Goals from Katie Zelem, Lucia Garcia (2) and Hayley Ladd see Manchester United return to the top of the WSL table.
Man Utd 4-0 West Ham
Lindsay Johnson
Ex-England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
It is a brilliant striker's finish from Lucia Garcia. But it was a strike from Martha Thomas and she drills the ball into the far post.
Mackenzie Arnold makes an excellent save and she's got a lot of defenders there, but nobody picks it up. Garcia was there to pounce on that.
Lucia Garcia (90+1 mins)
It's four!
Martha Thomas lashes a shot at Mackenzie Arnold.
The West Ham goalkeeper can only palm it into the path of Lucia Garcia who bags her second goal of the game.
Man Utd 3-0 West Ham
Four added minutes.
Man Utd 3-0 West Ham
Dagny Brynjarsdottir heads straight at Mary Earps in the resulting West Ham corner.
Man Utd 3-0 West Ham
West Ham have a free-kick in a dangerous area and Mary Earps is alert as she makes a brilliant save from Viviane Asseyi's strike.
She keeps her clean sheet intact.
Man Utd 3-0 West Ham
Lindsay Johnson
Ex-England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
This was a well worked team goal. It was Ella Toone who won that ball back and played it to the right-hand side for Ona Battle.
She linked up well with Garcia and plays it inside to Hayley Ladd. Great footwork from her and slotted her effort into the bottom corner.
The keeper couldn't get a fingertip to it.
Man United 3-0 West Ham
Glory Glory Man United is being belted out and the Old Trafford fans are singing along in great voice.
Job done.
Hayley Ladd (84 mins)
They have goal number three!
It's a great cut back from Ona Batlle and Hayley Ladd just curls it into the bottom corner, past the despairing dive of Mackenzie Arnold.
Man Utd 2-0 West Ham
Mackenzie Arnold comes off her line early after seeing the onrushing Martha Thomas.
Manchester United are in search of a third goal.