Man City 3-1 Man Utd: Player ratings as Jess Park double secures WSL derby victory

Manchester City painted the town blue on Saturday with a comfortable win over Manchester United, securing their position at the top of the WSL table.

Two first-half goals from Jess Park set the tone for City, who looked strong enough to dictate the outcome of the game throughout. United's defence faltered under the strength of City's attack, making it an easy pickings for the hosts' front three.

City cruised to the top of the WSL table, applying more pressure for chasers Chelsea ahead of their clash with West Ham on Sunday.

United looked to be dictating play during the opening minutes of the game. Despite being yet to beat a team in the WSL's top three so far this season, they looked organised, confident on the ball and had a clear gameplan to threaten City in wide areas.

The skill and strength of Geyse set Nikita Parris up well for a powerful shot inside the box. However, a stunning save from goalkeeper Khiara Keating prevented the Red Devils from earning a mark on the score sheet — an event that seemed to alter the rest of their game.

Hannah Blundell seemed set for a double booking after first conducting a high tackle on Mary Fowler, and then just moments later impeding Khadija Shaw. Referee Abigal Byrne gave her the benefit of the doubt for the latter offence, allowing Blundell to stay on the pitch.

Then, life-long City fan Park changed the direction of the game, earning two quick-fire goals in the before half-time — the first being her debut goal for City in a WSL fixture.

Just 30 seconds after the half-time restart, Shaw bagged a third for City, earning her 68th goal for the club and making her their all-time leading goalscorer.

Two changes were made for United, with Parris swapped for Rachel Williams and Jayde Riviere