Man Utd return to WSL helm despite Toone red card

Manchester United returned to the top of the Women’s Super League with victory over Spurs despite Ella Toone being sent off following a fiery encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, shortly afterwards Tottenham’s January signing Bethany England scored in a third successive WSL game to make it 1-1, but team-mate Molly Bartrip diverted the ball into her own net less than a minute later.

With United leading 2-1 in a nervy affair, England international Toone reacted shockingly to a tangle of legs on the floor, appearing to hit out at Eveliina Summanen’s face, leading to a straight red card.

Despite the wild turn of events after the hour mark, United held on to claim a crucial victory which restores their place at the top of the table and a one-point lead over Chelsea, who have a game in hand.

Meanwhile, pressure mounts on Tottenham and their manager Rehanne Skinner as their concerning losing streak extends to seven WSL matches.

More to follow.