Manchester United Women's manager Marc Skinner has publicly taken responsibility for his side's recent dip in form, stating he is 'accountable' for the results following a disappointing 1-1 home draw against Brighton. The stalemate at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday marked another frustrating outing for United, who have now managed just one victory in their last nine games across all competitions.
United went ahead through a Nikita Parris goal, but Brighton responded to secure a point, leaving Skinner's side struggling for consistency. This run includes exits from both the Continental Cup and the Women's Champions League earlier in the season, alongside a struggle to maintain pace in the Women's Super League.
Skinner's comments underscore the growing pressure on the team to turn their fortunes around. Despite reaching the FA Cup final last season and securing a second-place finish in the WSL, this campaign has seen a significant drop in performance levels and results, leading to questions about the team's direction.
The manager emphasised the need for improvement, both individually and collectively, to arrest the slide. He acknowledged the frustration felt by supporters and the club alike, reiterating his commitment to finding solutions and getting the team back to winning ways.