“I love this league”: Eva Olid bullish ahead of massive Manchester derby on Sunday

Eva Olid, the Manchester United Women head coach, expressed her enthusiasm ahead of the upcoming Manchester derby against their city rivals, Manchester City. The match is set to take place on Sunday evening at the Progress with Unity Stadium. United have claimed six consecutive victories and are eager to secure their first win over the reigning champions.

Coach Olid described the derby as her first as the head coach, adding that she loves the Women's Super League (WSL) and is always eager to play against the best, which makes every match a challenge. Reflecting on her approach to key games, Olid stated that she aims to instill confidence in her players while motivating them, regardless of the opposition.

She emphasized that City will bring an additional level of intensity due to the derby nature of the match, which she believes will further motivate her team. United's recent form has been impressive, with six wins in a row, and Olid highlighted that the team is eager to maintain this winning streak. The coach confirmed that there are no new injury concerns, and there are no long-term absentees to report.

A victory would see United reduce the gap to City to just five points at the top of the table, both teams having won six matches from six.