'A much better team' - Liverpool release manager's team talk after Manchester United clash

Liverpool have released footage of Matt Beard's post-match team talk following his side's historic victory over Manchester United .

It was a nightmare start for the visitors at Leigh Sports Village as England international Ella Toone put United ahead inside three minutes. But Liverpool rallied well and restored parity when Millie Turner diverted Melissa Lawley's cross into her own net.

And things got even better for the Reds after the interval when captain Taylor Hinds volleyed home the match-winner after a well-taken Marie Hobinger corner. Hinds' strike helped yield Liverpool's first ever Women's Super League (WSL) victory over United, with the two sides now level on points going into the division's winter break.

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The performance and result was in stark contrast to the Reds' last trip to Leigh Sports Village, when Marc Skinner's side romped to a comprehensive 6-0 victory. It is a testament to how far Liverpool have progressed over the last year - something manager Beard was keen to emphasise in his post-match debrief.

In the video of Beard's team talk, which was shared via the club's official social media platforms, the Liverpool boss and his players are gathered together in a huddle. "Right, listen, I'm going to say one thing. Shame innit!", he said.

"Listen, you deserved that today. You were the better team. A much better team. Look at the chances you created. Listen, we can compete at this level. We can achieve what we want to achieve. You've just got to believe and you believed today.

"Now look, look at (the fans). Look what it means to them. You