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WATCH: Old Trafford gets makeover featuring Lioness stars Ella Toone and Mary Earps ahead of huge WSL Manchester derby

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  • Old Trafford gets makeover ahead of Manchester derby
  • Posters of Toone and Earps added
  • Man Utd Women unbeaten in WSL
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The two rivals are set to lock horns in the season's first Manchester derby in the Women's Super League on Sunday. Ahead of the crucial encounter, Old Trafford got a makeover as posters of the Lionesses stars Ella Toone and Mary Earps appeared on the walls of the iconic stadium.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The Red Devils head into the derby on the back of scoring 12 goals in their last two games: a 7-0 win over Everton in the FA WSL Cup and a 5-0 WSL victory against West Ham. They have remained unbeaten in domestically this season, having won three out of their first six league games and are currently third on the points table, seven points behind leaders Chelsea. Their opponents, on the other hand, have managed to collect 12 points from six games and are currently sixth in the league.

  • WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

    Right after the high-voltage Manchester derby, Marc Skinner's side will be up against rivals Liverpool in an FA WSL Cup group stage clash on November 22.