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GOALSCORER Rachel Williams wants Manchester United to build on their FA Cup success after admitting the club’s first major trophy papers over the cracks of a season which had promised much more.
United had hoped to challenge for the Women’s Super League title again but sit fifth with one game to play and Williams said: ‘We don’t like to admit it but it does mask over the issues
the scoresheet again to spark wild celebrations amongst United fans in an impressive Wembley crowd of 76,082.
It is the first time in 12 years a club outside of the big three in the women’s game – Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City – have lifted the trophy, with United having painfully lost to Emma Hayes’ Blues in last year’s final.
United, who headed into this year’s we’ve had. We have had some ups and downs this year. Next year we might just come back bigger, better and stronger and, who knows, we might be lifting the league.’
United lost the final last year and goalkeeper Mary Earps said: ‘Last year we spoke as a group and said “one day that will be ours” and today’s the day so I’m buzzing.’
final as the favourites despite a disappointing league campaign, dominated the first half and were finally rewarded with virtually the last kick before the break as England star