Manchester United manager Eva Olid says it is "normal" to expect "constructive criticism" following their poor start to the Women's Super League campaign. Olid took over in the summer after the departure of Marc Skinner and has suffered defeats in her opening two WSL matches. Their 2-1 loss at London City Lionesses was followed by a 5-0 thrashing at home to rivals Chelsea.

United have had just two shots on target and less than 40% possession in both matches. Olid, 41, who joined from Hearts, is implementing a new attacking, possession-focused style. "The first two performances have not been good. We are the first to say we are not happy," she said. "People that understand football know that the beginning and how you start does not define how you end the season."

United travel to Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal on Saturday. The Gunners are unbeaten in 19 WSL games and United have not won there since November 2022. Arsenal manager Renee Slegers said Olid has "had so little time" and understands the challenge. "There has been so little time," Slegers added. Olid urged players to retain defensive solidity built under Skinner while gradually implementing her new style.