It wasn't until the later stages of the third period that Liverpool edged ahead for the first time at 3-2 thanks to a Fiona McCann goal. Katie Fowler added another at the start of the fourth.
Manchester rallied after that and scored through Ella Chadderton. They had further chances but found Liverpool's goalkeeper Rosie Morris (pictured) in good form and couldn't convert a couple of man-up opportunities late on.