Manchester City Women concluded their pre-season with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United Women in a behind-closed-doors friendly at the Joie Stadium. This positive result comes just over a week before their Barclays Women’s Super League title defense begins. Andrée Jeglertz's side dominated early, with Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw scoring the opener by pressuring United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Mary Fowler also had a shot cleared off the line. Substitutions in the second half saw minutes for Sam Coffey, Beth Mead, and Iman Beney. Despite a chance for Elisabeth Terland, saved by Ayaka Yamashita, City maintained momentum. Lauren Hemp nearly doubled the lead, hitting the post. Iman Beney eventually sealed the 2-0 win, converting a pass from Beth Mead. Manchester City will kick off their Barclays Women’s Super League campaign against Birmingham City next Sunday.