Under-pressure Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says his side “have the energy” to chase down Women’s Super League leaders Chelsea.
Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge leaves fourth-placed United 10 points behind Emma Hayes’ side at the halfway point and beyond the traditional tipping point for winning the league.
No team has won the division after suffering more than two defeats – United have lost three games, and done so in half a season.
Speaking after the loss, Skinner said: “Let me be clear, I have no doubt where our team are heading. I have no doubt we are going to push and push to be one of the most successful teams in this league.
“I get it, we’ve got 10 points to chase and we have the energy to chase those 10 points. If I know anything about this team, they are going to have this energy.”
Former England striker Ellen White said United will be “bitterly disappointed” to miss out on a crucial three points – a fact which could likely end their title ambitions.
“Unless they have a flawless season and the other three go on and lose most of their games it’s going to be very hard for them to even reach those Champions League spots, let alone win the title,” she added on BBC Two.
Turning the season around would require a monumental feat, but Skinner remained positive about his side’s prospects.
He added: “It’s not happened historically, but everything’s there to be broken right?
“Who knows what will happen.”