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Manchester United beat Liverpool 1-0 as Zigiotti Olme scores early lob

United secured a second league win of the season with a sixth‑minute strike from Zigiotti Olme at Old Trafford.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:46:22 GMT

Julia Zigiotti Olme's six‑minute lob proved decisive as Manchester United defeated Liverpool 1-0 at home, according to the Guardian. The goal came after Liverpool goalkeeper Khiara Keating mis‑controlled a back pass, allowing Zigiotti Olme to chip the ball into the net.

United, coached by Eva Olid, held on despite late pressure from Gareth Taylor's side. Liverpool's United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis‑Joyce made a double save midway through the first half, and later denied Andrea Medina's rebound. Liverpool's best chance came when Jenna Clark failed to head a corner on target with 20 minutes left.

The victory marked United's second WSL win of the season, their fourth consecutive win in all competitions, and their 250th match since the women's team reformed in 2018. The win leaves United level with Liverpool, three points off European qualification.

Key facts

• Julia Zigiotti Olme scored in the sixth minute (theguardian.com)
• Manchester United won 1-0 against Liverpool (theguardian.com)
• Eva Olid is the United head coach (theguardian.com)
• It was United's 250th match since reforming in 2018 (theguardian.com)
• Both teams are three points off European places (theguardian.com)

Sources

• [1] theguardian.com — originally reported as “Zigiotti Olme capitalises on Liverpool mistake to keep Manchester United moving up WSL”