Emotional Mannion stars for Manchester United but Arsenal and England suffer Williamson blow

New Ireland recruit Mannion returned to action in January having ruptured her ACL but has had to wait to return to a United side fighting on two domestic fronts.

Manchester United's Aoife Mannion attempts a shot on goal during the Barclays Women's Super League match at Leigh Sports Village, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday April 19, 2023.   Photo: Simon Marper/PA Wire.

New Ireland recruit Aoife Mannion was player of the match for Manchester United in a crucial 1-0 win over fellow WSL title challengers Arsenal on Wednesday night. 

But England captain Leah Williamson will be hoping her place at the World Cup is not under threat after limping out of the game as Arsenal's injury list continued to swell.