Man United women celebrate historic Old Trafford debut with win

Manchester United's Lauren James shoots during the FA Women's Super League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire. 

Manchester United women kept their Champions League alive with a 2-0 win over West Ham on an historic day that saw the women's side play their first home WSL game at Old Trafford.

The win puts third-placed United six points clear of Arsenal who have two games in hand and a superior goal different. The Gunners play a North London derby at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium later this afternoon.

With the Premier League taking a break during international week, Casey Stoney’s side took the opportunity to relocate from their usual Leigh Sports Village village for landmark home fixture.

“Playing at Old Trafford will obviously be a special moment in the history of this team,” Stoney said beforehand

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase the women’s game, which has seen huge growth over the last few years.”

United's teenage star Lauren James opened the scoring for United just after half-time, flicking in after Maria Thorisdottir's header from a corner.

USA star Christen Press fired in the second after she was set up by Dutch midfielder Jackie Groenen six minutes later.