Skinner: We should enjoy every minute of the run-in
Marc Skinner has urged Manchester United Women to ‘enjoy every minute’ of our remaining games this season.
The Reds have four fixtures left until the conclusion of our 2022/23 campaign, including the Vitality Women's FA Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday 14 May.
United's latest instalment of Barclays Women's Super League action comes against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, when we welcome the capital club to Leigh Sports Village (12:30 BST).
Ahead of that fixture, Skinner says he welcomes the pressure that comes with the battle at the top of the table.
United's latest instalment of Barclays Women's Super League action comes against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, when we welcome the capital club to Leigh Sports Village (12:30 BST).
Ahead of that fixture, Skinner says he welcomes the pressure that comes with the battle at the top of the table.
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“I’m so looking forward to this one and our players deserve to be performing in these games,” the United Women boss told the media in his pre-match press conference on Friday.
“We’ve equalled our best-ever points tally with three games to go, we’re in an FA Cup final making history, we’ve had the best clean sheet record, joint-best defensive record, best goalscoring record.
“For me, this team should go into these last [four] games and enjoy every minute and I’m going to remind them of that.”
“We’ve equalled our best-ever points tally with three games to go, we’re in an FA Cup final making history, we’ve had the best clean sheet record, joint-best defensive record, best goalscoring record.
“For me, this team should go into these last [four] games and enjoy every minute and I’m going to remind them of that.”
Just as they have done all season, Marc believes that our fans will have their part to play in the enthralling end-of-season run.
“Our fans have been magnificent all year, but a special mention to them against Aston Villa,” he added.
“There was a moment when we were 2-1 down and we’re still trying to push but it’s not quite working, and the energy was different.
“It was supportive, it pulled us through. I think that collective, especially if we’re at home, is a really driving factor because they are literally the best.”
“Our fans have been magnificent all year, but a special mention to them against Aston Villa,” he added.
“There was a moment when we were 2-1 down and we’re still trying to push but it’s not quite working, and the energy was different.
“It was supportive, it pulled us through. I think that collective, especially if we’re at home, is a really driving factor because they are literally the best.”
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This weekend’s visitors are in the midst of a relegation battle at the foot of the table, with Skinner expecting a tough game against a Spurs side battling to keep their WSL status.
“They’re going to try and pick up points,” Marc said, discussing the approach of Vicky Jepson's side.
“Whether that comes from frustrating us or being whatever the strategy is, there’s pressure on them to get points.
“They’re going to try and pick up points,” Marc said, discussing the approach of Vicky Jepson's side.
“Whether that comes from frustrating us or being whatever the strategy is, there’s pressure on them to get points.
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“I think we’re used to dealing with pressure and I’m going to expect my team to really turn that into a privilege.”
Tickets are still available, with prices starting from just £3 for concessions and £6 for adults.
Tickets are still available, with prices starting from just £3 for concessions and £6 for adults.
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