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Casey Stoney calls for better start from Reds

United need a win to realistically keep our hopes of progressing in the Continental Cup alive, while our rivals only require a point to guarantee automatic qualification to the knockout stage.

United produced a stunning second-half performance five days ago, fighting back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Leigh Sports Village against our crosstown rivals - but Stoney is keen to avoid a repeat tomorrow evening.

“I thought this was the best I’ve seen City play in the first half,” she told club media.

“I think we allowed them to play like that.