Alessia Russo was the stand-out in terms of chances, twice seeing her powerful shots narrowly miss the target or blocked by United’s defence. Defender Millie Turner had to be alert to danger and made a key goal-line block for a dangerous header from Arsenal’s Steph Catley.

The goals were enough to give the Reds all three points despite Villa’s attempt to get something from the game after a Gabi Nunes’ goal cut Liverpool’s advantage in half. Victory for Liverpool has given the club their best away run in WSL history as they have gone eight consecutive games unbeaten on the road.