Skinner explains the reasons why his United side were beaten in the Subway League Cup final | OneFootball

Manchester United women boss Marc Skinner explained that his side being poor in front of goal was the reason they lost to Chelsea in the Subway League Cup final.

Goals from Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones were enough to Chelsea to lift the trophy for the second year in a row.

Skinner explained that his side need to be more ruthless in front of goal if they are going to win trophies.

“I’m frustrated, so are the players,” Skinner explained. “The play up the pitch was better than Chelsea’s. We just need to be proactive in front of goal.

“I don’t think it’s a fear, we’re rushing chances but we’ll find the solution. Chelsea have been winning finals for ages, we have to be better in the final finishing phase.

“The lesson for us is to put the energy we gave today into the West Ham game, we can’t wallow in defeat. We have to use it to project us forward. We’ve got great footballers, I want us to exploit more and be more aggressive.”

Skinner also explained that poor defending cost his side in Bristol.

“I’m going to do deep searching tonight, to make sure we can be ruthless in both boxes,” he said.

“Chelsea’s goals were rubbish, from our perspective it won them the game, we have to challenge ourselves.”