Friday 22 November 2024 17:00
Manchester United Women return to WSL action on Sunday, as we travel to Kingsmeadow to take on Chelsea (12:00 GMT).
Marc Skinner’s side are currently unbeaten from seven WSL encounters and will be in high spirits following our midweek win against Everton in the Women’s League Cup.
Plenty of eyes will be fixated on the capital, given both teams are pitting their respective records against each other, with Chelsea also yet to suffer defeat in the WSL.
Anticipation continues to build, so scroll down a little further for all the details on tickets, team news and who to watch out for…
Press conference: Chelsea v United Women Video
Press conference: Chelsea v United Women
🗣 Press conference | Marc Skinner explains United’s injury situation and more, ahead of Sunday’s clash with Chelsea…
HOW TO WATCH AND FOLLOW THE GAMETickets for the game are still available to purchase here with prices starting at £8.
If you can’t make the trip down to Kingston upon Thames, fear not, with the game being shown live on Sky Sports Football this weekend from 11:00 GMT.
Alternatively, ManUtd.com and the United App will provide regular updates so you won’t miss any of the action for a mouth-watering clash.
WHAT IS THE UNITED TEAM NEWS?
The Reds are without striker Elisabeth Terland (groin) and midfielder Ella Toone (calf) this weekend.
A full diagnosis is still to be confirmed on Aoife Mainnon, but United look in relatively strong shape otherwise to face Sonia Bompastor’s side.
Leah Galton returned to feature against Everton in midweek, whilst Emma Watson and Jess Simpson made their competitive debuts too.
HOW ARE CHELSEA FARING SO FAR THIS SEASON?
The Blues are once again in fine form and have been buoyed by Bompastor’s summer arrival in the dugout.
Chelsea have won all seven of their competitive outings in the WSL, scoring 25 goals and conceding just three along the way.
Tricky Norwegian star Guro Reiten has five goals to her name already and scored in our defeat at Old Trafford last term, so she will be one to watch out for once again.
Bidding to win yet another league title, Skinner’s side will have to be in fine form to stop the hosts on home soil.
WHAT HAS SKINNER SAID?While being clear that his team will need to work hard and be at their best to win in London on Sunday, Marc spoke with confidence and reiterated his underlying belief overall.
After a poor display on the final day of the season at Old Trafford earlier this year, it is fair to say full focus is on redemption this weekend.
“I think in reality [I’d like to see] more consistency of what we’ve been building. I’ve been really happy with our commitment to what we’ve done. I’ve been really happy with our defensive displays.
“I want to continue to grow this attacking prowess. It’s been better in the last two games. We’ve got to make the quality matter when we get it.”
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