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It was Coombs fourth goal of the season so far, which added to her two assists, already make it the most productive Barclays Women's Super League season in the 31-year-old's career. The previous Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium in September 2019 was watched by a then-record Barclays Women's Super League attendance of 31,213. The match toady was watched by a a crowd of 44,259 at the Etihad Stadium which is an all-time record for a women's club match in Greater Manchester. They remain three points ahead of the local rivals, with both clubs having played nine matches. The teams have occupied the top three positions in each of the last eight seasons. Champions in 2016, Manchester City have consistently finished among the top three in the English league, alternating positions with Arsenal and Chelsea.

Manchester City play out a thrilling draw against neighbours and top-three rivals Manchester United at Etihad Stadium.

Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) header from very close range is blocked. Attempt blocked. Lucía García (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. - Shots - 44,259 - 25Hasegawa - 10Castellanos - 15Ouahabi - 5Greenwood - 4Aleixandri - 2Casparij - 1Roebuck

Man City women drew 1-1 with Man United in the Manchester derby in front of a close-to-capacity Etihad crowd on Sunday.

Thomson's close-range header was saved and there was a tangible feeling of anticipation that the script had yet to be written. The crowds at Euro 2022 were inspiring and it was wonderful to see the Etihad almost at full capacity for the derby. They started the second half with the same impressive intent and tactical cohesion, which was restricting the hosts. That seemed to be a reflection of both managers' happiness with how the game was developing and City trudged down the tunnel at half-time. They were always going to fight, though, and that began immediately after the interval and the players were encouraged by the strong home support. City started slowly but they began to control the game with possession, which asked questions of Millie Turner and Maya Le Tissier at centre-back.

Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 90' free_kick_lost icon. Foul by Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women).

Nikita Parris (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Hayley Ladd (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Manchester City Women 0, Manchester United Women 1. Martha Thomas (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Manchester City Women 1, Manchester United Women 1. Laura Coombs (Manchester City Women) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Lucía García (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) header from very close range is blocked. Attempt missed.

Manchester City's Lauren Hemp greets Manchester United's Hayley Ladd following the Barclays Women's Super League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Chloe Kelly found space on the right to send in a cross. Two minutes later, United led thanks to a fine move started and finished by Leah Galton. United responded to that let-off by taking control of the game.

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We win all our games in the second half of the season and we can win the league. The United defence that has looked so composed this season so far suddenly began to wobble as the hosts looked for a winning goal, with Kelly coming close after the hour. With the chances still flying in into stoppage time, United had a legitimate claim for a penalty waved away after Alex Greenwood appeared to handle the ball in the area -- but both teams cancelled each other out. "I'm frustrated with the result but not the performance," United boss Marc Skinner said. The visitors began to control the match, pulling the home defence out of position while remaining hard to break down. Following some neat interplay with Ella Toone, Galton pulled the trigger from inside the box, the ball deflecting off Alex Greenwood to wrong-foot City goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck.

Manchester City salvaged a draw against neighbours Manchester United in front of a record-breaking attendance at Etihad Stadium in the Women's Super League.

But Reading made the hosts sweat for their victory with two goals in two minutes from Sanne Troelsgaard and Amalie Eikeland. Desperately chasing an equaliser, Tottenham were then undone on the counter-attack, with Cissoko striking 11 minutes from time. The final game of the weekend saw Chelsea holding on for a 3-2 win over Reading to move clear at the top of the league with their ninth consecutive triumph. Leah Galton gave United the lead in the 27th-minute but Laura Coombs’ header from Chloe Kelly’s cross in the second half gave City a share of the spoils and deny United a first-ever victory over their rivals in the WSL. Kelly was causing trouble and almost sent City into the lead with a dangerous cross that almost ended up in the back of the net, before firing a volley over. Manchester City salvaged a draw against neighbours Manchester United in front of a record-breaking attendance at Etihad Stadium in the Women’s Super League on Sunday.

How does the Women's Super League title race shape up after Manchester City and Manchester United played out a thrilling draw on Sunday?

But boss Taylor said: "We want to win the league. We're looking forward to that challenge." Last season, plagued by injury and almost ruled out of contention for a Champions League place, City rallied late. "We're making attacking changes and we created some great chances in the second half. We're showing now that we're not happy to just come and compete in these moments. "This team is not going to stop.

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Turner then made an important interception to prevent Lauren Hemp getting on the end of Ouahabi’s cross. It is a point, though, that could prove crucial for United come the end of the season. Chloe Kelly’s cross was missed by Millie Turner and Coombs beat Maya Le Tissier to the ball to head past Mary Earps. The Red Devils, who re-formed in 2018, have been trying to knock City off their perch. ‘I feel we have a really good team for the future. They may do that this season and this 1-1 draw keeps them three points ahead of their rivals.

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