Manchester United won the first major trophy in their history after breezing past Tottenham 4-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Ella Toone‘s stunner from the edge of the box in first-half added time gave United a deserved lead going into the break, before Rachel Williams‘ header and a Lucía García brace in the second half saw United put their name on the trophy in style.
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The silverware brings shine to what’s been an otherwise disappointing season for United, who are fifth in the Women’s Super League (WSL) and were knocked out in the qualifying stages of the Women’s Champions League.
United’s struggles this season had put manager Marc Skinner’s job at risk but the nous and maturity in their performance in front of a sold-out Wembley bodes well for his and the club’s future.
Spurs will undoubtedly be disappointed by the result but as manager Robert Vilahamn said before the game, the final had arrived ahead of schedule for their project. This was their first-ever cup final and their first time playing at Wembley. A year on from flirting with relegation from the WSL, Spurs reaching the FA Cup final showed how far they have come. Their display in it showed how far they have to go.
