MARC SKINNER says Manchester United will deal with searching down Chelsea after their dramatic defeat of ten-player Metropolis.
Lucia Garcia struck on the dying to maintain the WSL title race alive.
Lucia Garcia roars with delight after nicking victory on the dyingCredit score: Getty
Garcia retains her cool to sink Metropolis and maintain the title race aliveCredit score: Getty
However the Blues must beat backside aspect Studying on Saturday to wrap up a fourth successive crown.
United’s win meant they certified for the Champions League for the primary time of their historical past.
Nevertheless ought to the Royals pull off a shock win in opposition to Emma Hayes’ aspect and United beat Liverpool, Skinner’s workforce will likely be topped champions.
Boss Skinner mentioned: “For me it’s about searching Chelsea now.
“We might not have the funds they’ve, however I’m going to strive my hardest, with each single second that I’ve with this workforce to now transfer to first place.
“There have been a number of doubters final yr. However this season now we have stayed true to what we wish to do.
“We’ve another recreation to win. Sure now we have already made historical past, damaged information, gone to our first Cup ultimate and certified for the Champions League.
“However when you settle at that then I’m not doing my gamers the service they deserve.”
United took a second-minute lead with Hayley Ladd lashing residence from distance.
Metropolis struck the woodwork by way of Chloe Kelly’s volley earlier than keeper Ellie Roebuck noticed purple near half-time for clattering Nikita Parris.
The guests had sturdy penalty appeals rejected however levelled when Filippa Angeldahl’s cross crept into the online.
Nevertheless, Garcia gained it for United in injury-time.
Metropolis chief Gareth Taylor mentioned: “We wanted slightly bit of fine fortune and we actually didn’t get it from the referee.
“It’s a stonewall penalty with Bunny Shaw.
“We knew at the moment {that a} draw would have been OK, a defeat shouldn’t be good.
“When you’re in that state of affairs and the chips are down, and the sport goes in opposition to you significantly if you end up a participant much less, we needed to go for it.
“We did, so I’m actually happy with the ladies. Generally issues don’t go your manner in life and significantly in soccer.”