Manchester United supporters voiced their discontent at Leigh Sports Village following a crushing 5-0 home defeat to Chelsea. While the heavy loss has sparked concern among the fanbase, some observers suggest it may be premature to pass harsh judgment on new manager Eva Olid based solely on the performance against Sonia Bompastor’s well-established side.
The likelihood of United securing a victory appeared slim, despite a glimmer of hope provided by Chelsea’s earlier 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. Historically, Chelsea has been a particularly difficult opponent for the Red Devils; they have only conceded by more than three goals in three WSL matches, and all three of those losses came against Chelsea.
Having had only three weeks in charge, Olid endured a tough introduction to the league, suffering defeats to both London City Lionesses and Chelsea. The team now prepares to face Arsenal in their next fixture. Commenting on the result, the Spanish coach acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining attacking confidence in such matches but emphasized her commitment to her vision. “I’m here to build an identity, and I have to be faithful to that,” Olid stated.
In other Women’s Super League action, Arsenal found themselves frustrated by a resilient Crystal Palace side, with the Gunners rueing missed opportunities. Meanwhile, West Ham secured a 2-1 victory over London City Lionesses.
West Ham winning feels like a huge upset. Is the WSL actually becoming more unpredictable now?
Olid needs time. Judging her after one month and two losses seems really unfair to be honest.
Arsenal dropping points against Palace is embarrassing. Where’s the clinical edge this season?
Five goals is harsh but Chelsea are just dominant. United needed more than three weeks to fix this.