“Can’t stress how…”: Defiant United star fires bullish message ahead of League Cup final showdown vs. Chelsea

Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce has sent a confident message as she and her teammates prepare to face Chelsea in the League Cup final this weekend. Trophy on the line United play in the League Cup final for the first time on Sunday when they come up against holders Chelsea. The Reds will make their way to Bristol City’s Ashton Gate Stadium with the aim of joining Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City as the only clubs to have won the trophy. This will mark the seventh consecutive time the Blues have reached the final. United, meanwhile, are no strangers to facing Chelsea on cup final day. The Red Devils have lost to them in two of their three FA Cup final meetings, though they did defeat Tottenham in 2024 to secure the club’s first major trophy. Ahead of the fixture, Tullis-Joyce spoke to the BBC and expressed belief that United can match Chelsea’s level and possibly eclipse them. Going into the match, Marc Skinner’s side are second in the WSL table, one point and one place above Chelsea. Recent meetings between the two teams have been close and Tullis-Joyce is confident that United have closed the gap on their rivals. Tullis-Joyce’s message The 29-year-old shot-stopper said, “In previous games we’ve held them to 0-0 draws or lost by just 1-0.” “I think now, with the pieces of the puzzle coming together, we’re really building something that [can put us in] title contention.” “I can’t stress how excited I am for this programme, the players that we’ve already brought in and how much we can work and understand ourselves even more.” She added, “There’s so much room to grow and I think we have so much potential as a squad that we’re slowly and surely realising.” The contest kicks off at 14:15 GMT. Feature image Matt McNulty via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!