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Nikita Parris scored against her former club Everton to help send Manchester United three points clear at the top of the Women's Super League.
Parris slotted past Courtney Brosnan after Leah Galton headed the ball into her path inside the six-yard box.
Galton made it 2-0 before Hayley Ladd found the top corner from 18 yards.
United, who were commanding, are the first team since Manchester City in 2016 to win their first five WSL games without conceding a goal.
Arsenal will return to the top if they match or better United's result against West Ham at home in the late kick-off (18:45 GMT).
A lack of depth cost Manchester United towards the end of last season as they missed out on a place in Europe.
But Marc Skinner's side look genuine challengers for a Champions League place this time after a strong start to their fourth season in the WSL.
They did not look in danger once Everton's defence was exposed in the 13th minute by Parris, who scored for the second successive league game.
Everton's defending was again suspect as Galton was allowed to move forward unchallenged from 30 yards out before picking her spot from inside the box to double the lead.
Ladd scored the goal of the game, a clinical finish from 18 yards which found the top corner of the net. In doing so, the Wales international becomes United's 10th different scorer in the WSL this season.
Tougher challenges await Skinner's team in the next few weeks. They host Chelsea on 6 November before facing Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on 19 November.
But if their 100% winning record remains intact after those two games, United will have reason to aim for more than just Champions League qualification.
Everton have now lost eight of their past 14 home games in the WSL and have taken just 12 points from a possible 42 in front of their own fans.
There is no doubt they are moving in the right direction under Brian Sorensen - but with a chance to produce a statement win under their new manager, they contributed to their own downfall with some sloppy defending.
Gabby George and Aggie Beever-Jones tested visiting goalkeeper Mary Earps but it was far too comfortable for United in the end.
Everton finished the match with 10 players on the pitch, with Katrine Veje forced off with an injury after they had made all their substitutions.
Line-upsMatch StatsLive TextFormation 3-4-3
18
Brosnan
2
Veje
4
Sevecke
20
Finnigan
6
George
5
Björn
7
Wheeler
17
Graham
11
Park
10
Bennison
15
Beever-Jones
18
Brosnan
2
Veje
Substituted for
at
81'
minutes
4
Sevecke
20
Finnigan
Substituted for
Galli
at
69'
minutes
6
George
Booked at 47mins
Substituted for
Stenevik
at
61'
minutes
5
Björn
7
Wheeler
17
Graham
Substituted for
Holmgaard
at
62'
minutes
11
Park
10
Bennison
Substituted for
Christiansen
at
45'
minutes
15
Beever-Jones
Substituted for
Snoeijs
at
45'
minutesSubstitutes
8
Christiansen
19
Queiroz Costa
21
Maier
22
Galli
24
Weir
25
Snoeijs
27
Stenevik
28
Holmgaard
32
Henderson
Formation 4-1-4-1
27
Earps
6
Blundell
15
Le Tissier
21
Turner
3
Thorisdóttir
10
Zelem
17
García
12
Ladd
7
Toone
11
Galton
22
Parris
27
Earps
6
Blundell
Booked at 79mins
Substituted for
Thomas
at
81'
minutes
15
Le Tissier
Substituted for
Tounkara
at
86'
minutes
21
Turner
3
Thorisdóttir
10
Zelem
17
García
Substituted for
Russo
at
71'
minutes
12
Ladd
7
Toone
Substituted for
Staniforth
at
71'
minutes
11
Galton
22
Parris
Substituted for
Bøe Risa
at
86'
minutesSubstitutes
4
Moore
8
Bøe Risa
9
Thomas
19
Leon
20
Tounkara
23
Russo
28
Williams
32
Baggaley
37
Staniforth
Referee:Adam Herczeg
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Match ends, Everton Women 0, Manchester United Women 3.
Full Time
Second Half ends, Everton Women 0, Manchester United Women 3.
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Offside, Manchester United Women. Leah Galton tries a through ball, but Alessia Russo is caught offside.
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Foul by Aïssatou Tounkara (Manchester United Women).
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Izzy Christiansen (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Alessia Russo (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Nathalie Björn (Everton Women).
Substitution
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Aïssatou Tounkara replaces Maya Le Tissier.
Substitution
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Vilde Bøe Risa replaces Nikita Parris.
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Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right.
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Offside, Manchester United Women. Maria Thorisdóttir tries a through ball, but Alessia Russo is caught offside.
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Foul by Katie Zelem (Manchester United Women).
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Izzy Christiansen (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Nikita Parris (Manchester United Women).
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Karen Holmgaard (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Katrine Veje went off injured after Everton Women had used all subs.
Substitution
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Martha Thomas replaces Hannah Blundell because of an injury.
Booking
Hannah Blundell (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Hand ball by Hannah Blundell (Manchester United Women).
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Corner, Everton Women. Conceded by Katie Zelem.
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