Manchester United boss Marc Skinner has shared his approach to this season’s title race and has urged his players to be ruthless against Brighton this weekend.
The Red Devils made significant progress last time out in the WSL When they defeated their bitter rivals Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad. A hat-trick from Ella Toona and a first-half strike from Leah Galton turned the top four on their head as the Cityzens went down to fourth.
United Stay level at 24 points with Arsenalbut sit third only on goal difference. ChelseaThe lead is also firmly intact as they are seven points clear with 11 games played.
Both United and City have significant opportunities to close the gap on their rivals above them this weekend, with Arsenal set to take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Skinner’s side host Brighton at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday night, but the manager is not thinking too far ahead at this stage.
“We always take every game [as it comes]”He told reporters at a press conference Friday morning. “That’s what we’ve always done.
“Chelsea have given themselves a healthy lead. We have to try and chip away at it as best we can, but we’re playing them one more time, so, given the other teams, Chelsea don’t drop many points.
“I’m sure people can predict their path [to the title] But for us it’s about being competitive in every game and trying to get points. That’s what we’re trying to do.
“Brighton is a very good opponent and we have to be at our best to beat them, which would be three more points towards the goal. We want to play in the Champions League, of course we do.
“We want to try to win titles. But, right now, all we can do is focus on trying to get them those points.”
Last time out against Brighton, United were held to a 1-1 draw at Broadfield Stadium. Grace Clinton opened the scoring on the 10-minute mark, but the visitors were unable to build on their lead before the break.
Former Red Nikita Parris then got the Seagulls back on level terms early in the second half and the points were eventually shared. Progress has been made, however, as United’s ability to take control of the game was on full display at City last Sunday, and Skinner has urged his players to show a similar level of ruthlessness this weekend.
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“I felt we should have won the game. But, considering the opponent, I felt they were good that day as well. We have to be ready for that.
“From our perspective, we have to use that man without recklessness. If we do that, hopefully we can take those points. “
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