What have Man Utd changed to turn around WSL form?

Manchester United have turned around a difficult start to the Women’s Super League season, winning six consecutive matches in all competitions ahead of Sunday’s derby with unbeaten leaders Manchester City. The improvement follows a shift in approach by new manager Eva Olid, who says the team needed to build on its established strengths while introducing her more possession-focused style gradually.

After taking one point from their first three league games, United drew with Arsenal and then won their next three WSL matches, scoring six goals and conceding two. Their possession nearly doubled, while passes into the final third rose from 197 across the opening three games to 529 against West Ham, Liverpool and Charlton; shots increased from 10 to 42. Honest discussions after a 5-0 defeat by Chelsea, time to adjust during the international break and growing understanding between Olid and her players also helped restore confidence. United are fifth, eight points behind City.