Man Utd Women are unbeaten in 11 games but there is still a striking issue to fix

Manchester United Women have maintained an unbeaten streak of 11 games, bolstered by a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa, which marks their eighth win under manager Eva Olid since joining from Scottish champions Hearts. Despite this recent success, the manager acknowledges that there are still areas that require improvement, particularly in the team's ability to score goals consistently.

The team's attacking prowess, characterized by a lower-than-average expected goals (xG) tally and reduced touches in the opposition's box, has been a persistent issue. The squad has struggled to convert their numerous chances into goals, with United ranking fifth in the league with just three wins from their last five matches, four points behind leaders London City.

To address this, Olid has made strategic adjustments, including a shift to an attacking formation with a back three, which has provided more freedom for players like Julia Zigiotti and Julia Zigiotti. However, the lack of involvement from key creative players such as Ella Toone and Jess Park has been a hindrance to United's overall goal-scoring potential.

While Toone has been substituted in multiple matches due to her performance, Zigiotti's goal against Villa has demonstrated the effectiveness of Olid's strategies in bringing more attacking players into play. Despite the team's progress, patience remains key, especially given their recent heavy losses to Chelsea and London City in the league.