Skinner Urges Manchester United Rebels To Overcome Chelsea And Deny Treble Ambitions

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Marc Skinner, the manager of Manchester United, has called on his team to give their all in the Women's FA Cup final against Chelsea. He wants them to stop Chelsea from achieving a treble this season. Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea's coach, is looking to add the FA Cup to their Women's Super League and League Cup victories.

Despite finishing 16 points behind Chelsea in the league, United managed to defeat Emma Hayes' side in last season's FA Cup semi-finals. Skinner believes his team can replicate that success when they defend their title at Wembley. "Results-wise, Chelsea are the best team and the hardest team to come up against," he stated.

Skinner describes himself and his team as rebels who refuse to accept that Chelsea must always be the best due to their resources. He emphasises that by preparing for a tough battle, they can achieve something extraordinary. "I am a rebel, my nature is rebellious," he said.

This week saw American entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian purchase a 10% stake in Chelsea for £20 million ($26.5 million). Skinner thinks this investment will increase pressure on Bompastor to maintain high performance levels. He also sees it as motivation for his own players to elevate their game.

"You are funding to win the Champions League and go domestically unbeaten," Skinner remarked about Chelsea's ambitions. He believes this makes their task more challenging but also pushes athletes to compete harder.

The Challenge Ahead

Skinner acknowledges that facing Chelsea is not a weekly occurrence but stresses the importance of maximising opportunities when they do meet. "The reality is you’re not playing Chelsea every week," he noted. By focusing on these crucial matches, he believes United can overcome Chelsea because they are still human.

The upcoming final promises an intense showdown as both teams aim for glory at Wembley. With high stakes and added pressure from recent developments, fans can expect a thrilling contest between these top sides.