Man United have been close to the top for so long. Is their current approach enough to change that?
Manchester United Women have consistently been near the top of the Women's Super League but fell short again, finishing fourth and missing out on next season's Champions League. Despite positive signs like a Champions League quarter-final run and a strong domestic campaign, a poor end to the season highlighted ongoing challenges. Head coach Marc Skinner acknowledged the need for improvement to close the gap on rivals like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City.
- ▪Manchester United Women finished fourth in the WSL, failing to qualify for next season's Champions League.
- ▪The team reached the Champions League quarter-finals and the Women’s League Cup final but lost both to Chelsea.
- ▪United’s late-season form collapsed, with just one win in their final 10 games.
- ▪They matched Chelsea in shots and created more chances in their 1-0 defeat on the final day.
- ▪Head coach Marc Skinner described the season as 'bittersweet' due to falling short despite progress.
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