Three of those losses have been to title-chasing Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea, tight 1-0 games all, with the newcomers acquitting themselves well. “Kirsty Hanson wins WSL player of the month [and] she’s never played WSL football before,” says Stoney. Photograph: Barry Coombs/PAThe 2-0 win at home to Manchester City in the Continental Cup also provided a crucial moment in United’s upward trajectory. “When I first met Leah to talk to her about coming to the club she had completely fallen out of love with the game,” Stoney says. For me she is the best left-winger in the country because she’s naturally left-footed, can go inside and outside, she’s powerful, she’s quick, and she’s enjoying her football.

Source: The Guardian January 04, 2020 14:01 UTC