{
  "id": 16534861,
  "title": "What have Man Utd changed to turn around WSL form?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/what-have-man-utd-changed-to-turn-around-wsl-form-16534861",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T23:50:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/man-utd-changed-turn-around-075809824.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United's recent turnaround in the Women's Super League has been attributed to a combination of factors, both on and off the pitch. Under the guidance of new head coach Eva Olid, who joined in the summer, the team has made significant strides to improve their performance. Initially, United struggled to adapt to Olid's demanding style of play that emphasizes possession, attacking football, and high-risk tactics. However, after a slow start, the team began to revert to their old ways, focusing on their strengths, particularly their defensive organization. This balance between their familiar approach and Olid's new style proved to be the key to their success. A notable improvement came after their 1-1 draw against City, which gave the team a foundation to build upon. United followed this with a strong run of matches against lower-ranked opponents, securing nine points and demonstrating a significant increase in possession and attacking opportunities. The team's increased confidence was evident in their performance against City, resulting in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Off the pitch, the team underwent a transitional period, with players engaging in important discussions to find confidence and address areas that needed improvement. The international break also played a crucial role in rejuvenating the players, allowing them to return with renewed energy. With the addition of assistant coach Jose Herrera and other new staff members, the team has been able to establish a cohesive unit, working together to build on their successes and continue to improve throughout the season.",
  "summary": "It is a different picture at Manchester United now than it was last month - and they proved it to fight back and earn a point against rivals Manchester City.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "What have Man Utd changed to turn around WSL form?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/what-have-man-utd-changed-to-turn-around-wsl-form",
        "published": "2026-10-25T07:58:04.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}