Everton came out strong right from the get go and had a few chances in the early stages but what really stood out was their defensive game. The defensive performance from Everton is probably one of the best we have seen yet this season for a team against United at the LSV, they really stepped up their game and caused problems for the United attack there was no easy slips through on goal like we have seen in previous games. Everton's goalkeeper Brosnan had a fantastic game and was a key part of why United couldn't take all 3 points, her awareness of the ball meant she was well positioned and safely got the ball to break down any United threats. 

United did create a few chances but it just didn't click like in previous games, the chances were either off target in the end or straight to the well positioned Everton goalkeeper. Yes Everton had a strong defensive line but United just didn't seem to be performing like we have seen from them recently and didn't look like a team that were fighting for the top spot in the league. The best chance was probably from a long range that was deflected into the path of captain Zelem, could she have tried her luck with a back heel rather than trying to turn? I guess we will never know now but at the time it looked like the best option available that wasn't taken.

One thing I am loving about United lately and we saw it again on Sunday is the Spanish connection out on the right. Garcia & Batlle are linking up really well together and that seems to be where a big chunk of United's attacking threat comes from when they are playing together. I am hoping we get to see plenty more of this link up play from the two Spanish players as the season progresses as they could be a key piece in getting United the goals to stay challenging for that top spot as the season continues.

As for our player of the match in this game it has to be United's Hannah Blundell. The left back covered a lot of ground throughout the game, getting back defending well when needed however, she also stood out as one of the more attacking players during the game. She worked really well going forward and got into a position to take a few shots herself which was nice to see. She worked the ball out from the back well too with a few great link up plays with the midfield to get United into some good positions which unfortunately they couldn't quite capitalise on. 

Are United going to be looking back at this game at the end of the season and seeing it as 2 crucial points being dropped? Or have they still got what it takes to keep up momentum and put for that top 3 finish, the teams around them are starting to close the gaps now so every point is a crucial one in a very tightly contested league. 

This coming weekend we will be switching our allegiances as we head over to the Academy Stadium to see Manchester City take on Arsenal, a game that we have been waiting since September to attend. We are looking forward to seeing what that game has in store as City have really started to progress since the shaky start to the season and Arsenal are still looking like a very good side who are pushing to close that gap on Manchester United at the top of the table, fingers crossed we are in for an exciting game there.