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Key events

14 mins: It seems to be a constant wave of United attacks. Spurs might need to do better in possession to calm things down, otherwise they could be in for along afternoon.

12 mins: There has been plenty of action in the opening stages in the sunshine at Leigh.

The latest United attack sees Blundell lift a deep cross into the box for Parris to attack, she gets the wrong side of the defence and heads at goal from close range but Korpela does well. The flag incorrectly goes up for offside. A poor decision.

10 mins: United work the ball into the box and eventually Toone lays it off to Russo, who looks to curl the ball around Korpela but the goalkeeper reads it and dives to palm away.

8 mins: Earps is tested for the first time through a long-range drive from Bartrip but it is straight down the goalkeeper’s throat.

Moments later, England is slipped through and goes round Earps, only to see her finish blocked from going into the open goal by a sliding Le Tissier.

6 mins: United get a corner on the right but Spurs just about manage to clear at the back post.

4 mins: Batlle gets down the right and drives in a low cross for Galton to attack, she should score from a few yards out but shins the ball against a defender and Spurs get it behind for a corner. Ominous for Spurs.

2 mins: United have controlled possession in the opening stages and Spurs seem quite happy to let them have it.

Kick-off

Peep! Peep! Peep! Here we go!

(The national anthem was supposed to be played but it was a complete farce. Some fans ended up singing it and then it was belatedly played out on the speakers. Well done everyone).

Marc Skinner: “It will be very difficult. You look at their squad, they shouldn’t be where they are. We have to maximise what we can do and inflict a bit of misery on them.”

Vicky Jepson: “It is important that in the last three games, everyone feels a part of the process. We know United score late on, so we need some fresh players for the latter stages.”

Sarina Wiegman is in attendance at Leigh today. She will be keeping her eye on the England internationals to make sure they are in form going into the World Cup. She will be desperately hoping none of them go down injured after losing some key players already.

Sarina Wiegman in the stands.
Sarina Wiegman in the stands. Photograph: Tottenham Hotspur FC/Getty Images

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United scarves on sale outside the ground. Photograph: George Wood/The FA/Getty Images

Here is what happened on Friday in the WSL.

Starting lineups

Manchester United: Earps, Batlle, Turner, Le Tissier, Blundell, Boe Risa, Ladd, Toone, Parris, Russo, Galton

Subs: Baggaley, Riviere, Mannion, Tounkara, Cascarino, Naalsund, Garcia, Thomas, Williams

Tottenham: Korpela; Turner, Bartrip, Zadorsky, Harrop, Spence, James, Graham, Bizet, England, Naz

Subs: Spencer, Neville, Summanen, Iwabuchi, Ayane, Ale, Percival, Petzelberger

Welcome

There are a mere three games left of the season for Manchester United and they, frankly, need to win them all if they are to lift the Women’s Super League trophy for the first time. Chelsea are four behind and will have three matches in hand by the time the full-time whistle blows in Leigh.

United will fully expect to beat Tottenham, who sit ninth in the table with four victories in 19 league matches. Chelsea were the last team to beat United almost two months ago. Since then United have looked unstoppable, reaching the FA Cup final and maintaining top spot. They certainly have the momentum but with a trip to Wembley next weekend to face Chelsea, followed by a derby against second-placed City coming up, things could not be more serious.

Tottenham still face a serious risk of being relegated. They will be realistic in their outlook that a point in Leigh would a tremendous result, with their true destiny to be decided in their next match against bottom club Reading.

Here’s to a fun game!

Kick-off: 12.30pm

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