Keating error gifts Zigiotti Olme lob as Manchester United beat Liverpool in WSL

Julia Zigiotti Olme punished a costly Khiara Keating mistake in the sixth minute to hand Manchester United a 1-0 Women’s Super League victory over Liverpool, extending Eva Olid’s unbeaten run to five matches.

Keating’s underhit pass out from the back was intercepted by the Swedish midfielder, who kept her composure and chipped the ball over the stranded goalkeeper in composed fashion. It proved the only goal of the game as United held firm against late Liverpool pressure to move onto seven points in the WSL table.

The result marks a significant turnaround for Olid, who endured a shaky start after taking charge. The Spanish head coach has now overseen four consecutive victories across all competitions, with back-to-back league wins the latest sign that United are finding their footing.

The occasion carried additional significance for the club: this was United’s 250th match since they reformed in 2018, and Olid’s side marked the milestone with a performance that mixed early clinical finishing with disciplined defending.

Gareth Taylor’s Liverpool side pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages but could not find a way through a resolute United backline. For England international Keating, the afternoon will be one to forget — her error directly gifting the hosts the only goal they needed.

United’s victory keeps them in contention in the WSL standings, while Liverpool’s search for consistency continues.