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Manchester United 5-1 Leicester: Alessia Russo hits hat-trick as Marc Skinner's side go four points clear at the top of the Women's Super League

Alessia Russo struck a hat-trick as Manchester United thrashed Leicester 5-1 to move four points clear at the top of the Women's Super League.

England striker Russo's first-half double put United in control and she added her third early in the second period soon after Remy Siemsen had reduced the deficit for the Foxes.

Russo then set up Leah Galton for United's fourth and substitute Lucia Garcia added their fifth as Marc Skinner's side cruised to their 11th league win from 14 matches this season to keep the pressure on reigning champions Chelsea.