Nikita Parris pleased to score against Aston Villa despite Man Utd Women defeat

Marc Skinner’s side took the lead in the first half, thanks to Parris’s fantastic strike, before Rachel Daly brought the game back level for Villa in the second period. The Reds were defeated 4-3 on penalties, as the hosts took home an extra point in Group A.

Following the match, the new United signing spoke to club media, expressing her belief that, despite a strong first-half performance, the Reds allowed the hosts to gain a foothold after the break.