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08 Nov 2025, 18:51

Manchester United Suffers Defeat to Aston Villa in WSL

  • Manchester United played against Aston Villa and lost 0-1 in the WSL match.
  • Head coach Skinner hinted at signing new players in January.
  • Manchester United is preparing for important matches in the League Cup and the derby.

This is reported by Sky Sports, Sky Sports.

The Manchester United team suffered a defeat against Aston Villa with a score of 0-1 in the Women’s Super League (WSL), which was unexpected, as United had not played in the previous seven games. Head coach Mark Skinner expressed disappointment regarding the quality of play of his team, noting that they did not meet their own standards.

The only goal in the match was scored by Miri Taylor, who found the net after a corner kick from goalkeeper Fallon Tullis-Jones. Aston Villa, who already had three clean sheets in the ongoing season, continued to display strong defensive play.

Skinner emphasized the need for improvement during the winter transfer window, as his players were unable to realize their potential in attack. "We were not good enough, and we lacked details and quality," Skinner said after the match.

Manchester United had a chance to close the gap on the league leaders, but they could not compete with the reigning champions. Team captain Maya Letissier noted that the team is not obliged to focus on this result, especially with important matches ahead, including in the League against Paris Saint-Germain.

The next game for United will take place on November 16 against Manchester City in the derby, and Skinner is optimistic: "We will respond well and aim to capitalize on this motivation," he concluded.

Tags: Sport/Football

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