"We don't fear Chelsea - we respect them because you have to. This is a different Chelsea team and this is a different Manchester United. We're more experienced now and we've got good depth. We just have to not get too worried about the opponent and get to that level regardless. Our aim is to try to beat Chelsea."
"Chelsea's dominant record over United extends to the WSL, where they have never lost in 12 meetings, winning 10 of them. But the gap has been closing. This season, Chelsea needed an extra-time winner to knock United out of the FA Cup in their fifth-round tie and were held to a 1-1 draw in their WSL meeting in October."
"It has been a turbulent time for the Londoners as they have fallen nine points behind WSL leaders Manchester City. Manager Sonia Bompastor has come under pressure and off-field issues - including the departure of much-loved head of women's football Paul Green - have sparked debate and concern."
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner prepares his team for Sunday's Women's League Cup final against Chelsea at Ashton Gate. United seeks redemption after Chelsea defeated them 3-0 in last season's FA Cup final and knocked them out in this season's fifth round. Despite Chelsea's historical dominance—unbeaten in 12 WSL meetings against United—the gap has narrowed significantly. United currently sits second in the WSL, one point above Chelsea, and has qualified for the Women's Champions League quarter-finals. Chelsea faces internal challenges, having fallen nine points behind Manchester City and experiencing off-field turmoil. Skinner emphasizes that United respects but does not fear Chelsea, highlighting his team's increased experience and depth as factors that could determine the outcome.
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