Match preview: United Women v Aston Villa

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The unbeaten Reds go into the weekend’s action sitting fourth in the WSL table, having won three and drawn two of our five games so far.

Skinner’s charges are two points adrift of third-placed Brighton and five behind leaders Manchester City - both of whom have played a game more than us.

Last time out, Malard’s late equaliser earned a point against Arsenal on a day of milestones for the Reds. Millie Turner made her 150th club appearance, Skinner managed his 100th game and there was a club record crowd of 8,348 spectators for a United Women fixture at Leigh Sports Village.

Our opponents, meanwhile, are still searching for a first league win under manager Robert de Pauw. Their only two points have come in home draws against Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City.

The Villans have lost all three of their away league games, including a narrow 2-1 defeat to table-topping City in their final outing before the international break - which included a first WSL goal for Gabi Nunes.

De Pauw’s 10th-placed side are one of three teams still winless, along with West Ham United and Everton.