Manchester United suffers heavy loss to Chelsea in WSL match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:16 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Manchester United faced Chelsea in the Women's Super League on September 14, resulting in a 5-0 defeat. The loss follows a 2-1 opening defeat to London City Lionesses. United struggled offensively, registering only two shots throughout the match, while Chelsea scored five goals from various players. Head coach Eva Olid noted the team's need for improvement and emphasized the necessity of confidence moving forward. The next match against Arsenal presents further challenges for United as they seek to establish their playing style.
- •United loses 5-0 to Chelsea in Women's Super League match.
- •Previous defeat came against London City Lionesses, 2-1.
- •Only two shots by United, one on target during the game.
- •Chelsea scored five from different players; United's defense faltered.
- •Next match for United is against Arsenal.
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"Manchester United’s start to the season was always going to be difficult — but it is descending beyond that. After a 2-1 opening defeat by London City Lionesses, hosting Chelsea, a team United have never beaten in the Women’s Super League, was always an unwelcome proposition. A win was not expected, but an improvement was hoped for. Instead, they were taken apart. A 5-0 defeat, with five different goalscorers spanning from midway through the first half until the end of second-half stoppage time,
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