Two games, two defeats - are Olid's Man Utd in trouble?

What the report says

Manchester United women have made a difficult start to the Women’s Super League season under new head coach Eva Olid, losing their first two matches. BBC Sport reported that United were beaten 5-0 by Chelsea on Sunday, a week after a 2-1 opening defeat to London City Lionesses. The result left United without a win from their first two league games for the first time since their debut WSL campaign in 2019-20.

The heavy loss in Leigh underlined the gap between United and the league’s leading sides. BBC Sport noted that United managed only two shots, while Chelsea controlled the game with pace and accuracy. Olid, who joined United in the summer on a deal running to 2028 with an option for another year, said her team needed to keep possession better, avoid cheap turnovers and be stronger in wide areas.

The article said United’s summer has included notable departures, including Melvine Malard, Millie Turner and Lisa Naalsund, as the club continues a more youth-focused and sustainable approach. Several new signings are still settling in, and full-back Andrea Medina was one of the brighter performers before leaving with an injury. Striker Elisabeth Terland said the squad must learn from the setback and move on.

Olid, who previously guided Hearts to the Scottish Women’s Premier League title, has asked for patience as she tries to build a more attacking style. Her early run of fixtures is demanding, with Arsenal, West Ham, Liverpool and Manchester City all coming up soon, making the next few weeks an important test of United’s progress.