There might be a men’s World Cup currently being held in Qatar, but it’s almost certain that tournament won't equal the legacy of the women's European Championship, which was brilliantly hosted by England, in the memorable summer that has just gone.
The temperatures were freezing in Manchester on Sunday, with most choosing to stay at home instead of strolling around town for the Christmas markets, but the allure of the Manchester derby was enough for an Etihad record of 44,259 fans to brave the cold.
The Women’s Super League attendance record was smashed in September after 47,367 watched the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham, but football is knitted in the fabric of Manchester and that attendance was almost matched as Manchester City welcomed Manchester United to the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, in a hard-fought battle between Blue and Red.
