Nick Cushing’s side exited the competition at the last-four stage following a 2-0 defeat to our cross-city rivals.Â
After cagey opening exchanges, Marc Skinner’s team broke the deadlock when Celine Bizet collected the ball from Ella Toone, steadied herself and unleashed a curling effort into the back of the net.Â
The Blues then rallied and created a couple of half chances before the visitors doubled their lead in the 22nd minute.Â
A viciously whipped corner was swung into the six-yard area where Grace Clinton found space to power a header home.
City continued to push after the interval and Yui Hasegawa’s free-kick was tipped onto the bar before United scrambled Lily Murphy’s rebound off the line.Â
That proved to be our last clear-cut opening as United kept us out and secured a place in the FA Cup final.Â
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