Overview
- Miri Taylor scored the only goal, volleying in after Phallon Tullis-Joyce’s clearance from a corner fell kindly in the first half.
- The defeat halted United’s unbeaten league start and cost them the chance to trim the gap to leaders Chelsea.
- Skinner highlighted specific shortcomings, citing Villa going direct over United’s press, a lack of aggression in duels, and poor defending of second-phase set pieces.
- He reiterated plans to seek January signings to add different attacking options after lamenting a shortage of final-third quality.
- Villa head coach Natalia Arroyo lauded her side’s defensive solidity, calling it a massive win after they frustrated United throughout.