Toone has scored five goals in three games since returning from injury at the start of this year, including the opener as United beat Brighton at Leigh Sports Village to move second in the Women's Super League. She had been ruled out with a thigh problem in November, that kept her out for the end of 2024.

The Women's Super League returned this weekend as Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the table with a nail-biting victory over Arsenal.

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Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Manchester United Women will make the short trip to the Etihad Stadium for Sunday's derby clash with Manchester City Women. The hosts are sitting in second place in the Women's Super League table, while the visitors are one point adrift in fourth position.

The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.

In a match where Chelsea Women needed to make their intentions of continuing to dominate the Women’s Super League clear, the club one-upped Arsenal and the rest of the competition by announcing Naomi Girma’s signing right before kick-off,