Elisabeth Terland scored twice to help Manchester United continue their winning streak in the Women's Super League with a 3-1 victory over struggling Crystal Palace.
Terland opened the scoring in the ninth minute as United capitalised on a feeble goal-kick by Milla-Maj Majasaari that landed at the feet of Grace Clinton.
United, who had the best defensive record in the league before Sunday's meeting, faltered before the break as Mille Gejl squeezed in an equaliser at the near post.
However, Terland restored the hosts' lead when she latched on to a loose ball and tapped home after rounding the Palace keeper in the 64th minute.
England midfielder Clinton wrapped up all three points with five minutes of normal time remaining by heading home Ella Toone's free-kick.
A sixth straight WSL win for Marc Skinner's team keeps them in the running for the title, moving them to within four points of leaders Chelsea, who face Everton later on Sunday.
Palace, meanwhile, remain bottom of the table - three points adrift from safety before Sunday's meeting between their relegation rivals Leicester and Aston Villa.
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