So we’ve turned the clock back to last season, where it was delight once more for City, as a thumping 4-1 triumph over Manchester United secured a place in the Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals
Three goals in ten minutes and a late Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw strike clinched a famous victory at Leigh Sports Village, as Gareth Taylor‘s side produced a stunning second half display to turn a thrilling tie on its head after the Reds had opened the scoring early on through Katie Zelem.
The half-time introductions of Derby heroine Caroline Weir and Hayley Raso provided much-needed impetus with Weir on the scoresheet against United for a fourth time, after Lauren Hemp had levelled and Ellen White put the visitors in front.
The victory ensured back-to-back Derby wins but most importantly, clinched our spot in the last eight of last year’s competition.
Watch the video above to see how our superb win panned out..
