Lotta Ökvist was recruited to the newcomer, Manchester United, from Hammarby last summer and went directly into the starting eleven when the Womens Super League started today and 31,213 spectators had made their way to Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City have won the league on one occasion, 2016, and it was the home team who scored all three points after Caroline Weir scored a dream goal when she placed the ball up the cross.

In the hunt for a receipt, Ökvist was replaced to bring in new, offensive force. Only one post could prevent United from acknowledging when Jackie Groenen fought ahead and got a shot from close range.