Manchester, Nov 15 (AP) American World Cup winner Tobin Heath's stunning strike began Manchester United's comeback to draw with Manchester City 2-2 in a Women's Super League derby.

City led in the ninth minute after United failed to clear a corner and Chloe Kelly flicked the ball into the top corner.

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A powerful shot from Laura Coombs doubled the FA Cup winners' advantage going into the break.

United hit back early in the second half through Heath taking advantage of a lapse in City's defense to beat goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck from distance in the 54th.

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Fellow Americana Christen Press did try to create an equalizer before Kirsty Hanson did produce one in the 74th in a scramble near the goalline from a corner.

The draw kept United unbeaten at the top of the league. City, which played American duo Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis, was five points behind United. (AP)

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