Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 11 Aug 2026
Are Man Utd Women judged differently?
Manchester United's women's team faces scrutiny over investment, but is the criticism fair?
Manchester United
team
Finish
Fourth in WSL last season
Achievements
Top three twice, three FA Cup finals, first major trophy, Champions League quarter-final
Criticism
Lack of investment, quiet transfer windows, high-profile departures
What happened. Manchester United's women's team has been criticized for lack of investment, leading to questions about whether they are judged differently due to the club's size.
- Marc Skinner departed as manager amid frustrations over investment.
- The Athletic were banned from asking questions in a post-match huddle.
- Fans held banners calling for Skinner's sacking in 2024.
The club's media treatment and investment levels remain under scrutiny.
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