Former United forward Nikita Parris handed the visitors a surprise lead just a few minutes in, heading in a cross from the right.
United responded with an equaliser from Jess Park at the half-hour mark, before a gritty second half from both sides eventually saw Millie Turner plant a header into the far corner of the net after connecting with Maya Le Tissier’s free-kick.
SEVEN WINS IN A ROW
This result now makes it seven wins in a row for United across all competitions, going back to our 5-0 thrashing of Burnley in the FA Cup fourth round last month.