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WATCH: Mary Earps, what have you done?! Man Utd keeper gifts Man City a third goal in WSL derby clash as Bunny Shaw capitalises on embarrassing blunder - with England boss Sarina Wiegman watching on

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  • Earps attempted clearance charged down
  • Ball went into the back of the net
  • Earps watched by England manager Sarina Wiegman
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The ball was played back to Earps on the edge of her own box and she attempted to clear it upfield. However, Bunny Shaw, City's striker, charged the goalkeeper down and blocked the clearance, sending the ball into the back of Earps' net.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Earps has been one of the standout players for both United and England in recent seasons but, with Lionesses boss Wiegman watching on from the stands, this was a dismal error. The fact that it only increased City's lead, taking it to 3-1, and essentially tanked any chance of a comeback, was a further blow.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR EARPS?

    Earps remains United's most senior and most experienced goalkeeper so is likely to remain in the team despite this error. However, one has to think that she might be less inclined to play out from the back hereafter.