Manchester United Women set sights on first WSL title as new season begins
Manchester United Women begin their latest Women’s Super League campaign on Friday with a demanding away trip to London City Lionesses, with Sweden international Julia Zigiotti Olme confident the club can finally mount a serious challenge for the championship. The opening fixture at London City’s home ground is already sold out, adding to the anticipation surrounding a new season in which United will be hoping to close the gap on the WSL’s established elite. Since the league was launched in 2011, the title has been dominated by just four clubs — Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and reigning champions Manchester City. United, despite consistently competing near the top of the table, are still waiting for their first league crown. Zigiotti Olme believes that wait can end under new head coach Eva Olid, who has been tasked with taking the club to another level. The 28-year-old midfielder expects United to face intense competition but insists the squad has the quality and ambition re...