Manchester United Women Set for Televised WSL Clash Against Aston Villa

Manchester United Women’s team is preparing for their upcoming match against Aston Villa, which has been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports. The fixture will take place at Leigh Sports Village on November 10, with the kick-off scheduled for 18:45 BST. This match is part of the 2024/25 season Women’s Super League (WSL), in which United has shown a commendable start with three consecutive victories.

Under the management of Marc Skinner, Manchester United has secured wins against West Ham and Everton in the WSL and recently triumphed 2-0 over Liverpool in the FA Women's League Cup. The team aims to continue their dominance, having completed a double over Aston Villa in the previous season with 2-1 victories in both home and away fixtures.

Former United forward Nikita Parris was instrumental in the last season’s victory at Leigh Sports Village, netting twice. Additionally, the team demonstrated resilience by overturning a 1-0 deficit to claim victory on the opening weekend of the 2023/24 season with goals from Lucia Garcia and Rachel Williams at Villa Park.

While Manchester United Women gear up for their televised match, the selection of WSL Gameweek 7 fixtures for broadcast includes Manchester City against Arsenal on November 8, also on Sky Sports, and Liverpool facing Chelsea on November 10 to be shown on the BBC.

In related news, Manchester United’s men’s team is reportedly eyeing a transfer deal for Kerem Akturkoglu from Benfica. According to reports, the club is considering a €40 million bid for the winger, who joined the Portuguese side from Galatasaray over the summer. Akturkoglu has impressed with his performance, scoring six goals and providing five assists in 11 appearances.

There are also speculations about the future managerial prospects for Manchester United. Despite rumors, football insider Fabrizio Romano has stated that there are currently no plans to replace Erik ten Hag, with club management monitoring the team’s upcoming performances before making any decisions in this regard.

Meanwhile, Manchester United icon Gary Neville expressed skepticism over the potential appointment of former England manager Gareth Southgate, suggesting that Southgate’s style may not align with Manchester United’s vision and the preferences of its fanbase.