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What have Man Utd changed to turn around WSL form?

What have Man Utd changed to turn around WSL form?

Summary

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Manchester City after conceding an early-season slump, extending their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight matches. Under new head coach Eva Olid, the team has combined a familiar defensive structure with parts of her possession-focused approach and improved its results and attacking numbers.

Key Facts

  • United began the Women's Super League season without a win in their first three matches.
  • They lost 5-0 to Chelsea during that opening run.
  • United drew 1-1 with Arsenal, a result that Olid said gave the team a foundation to build on.
  • United then won three successive league matches, scoring six goals and conceding two.
  • In matches against West Ham, Liverpool and Charlton Athletic, United recorded 529 passes ending in the final third, compared with 197 in their first three games.
  • United took 42 shots across those three matches, up from 10 in their first three.
  • The 1-1 draw with Manchester City ended City's 100% start to the league season and left United fourth after seven matches.
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