Skinner claims United not far behind after City crush derby hopes
Marc Skinner and Manchester United Women
November 2025
Marc Skinner insisted Manchester City are not that far ahead despite United’s 3-0 humbling that left their title ambitions hanging by a thread. United failed to register a shot on target and looked flat only days after a historic win over Paris Saint-Germain. City’s pressing and midfield control suffocated United from kickoff, with Lauren Hemp, Khadija Shaw and Rebecca Knaak combining to bury the visitors before half time. United protests over a perceived foul before the second goal were waved away, and careless buildup play gifted Hemp the ruthless third.