Marc Skinner gives verdict on Manchester United penalty shout against Arsenal in League Cup semi-final

Marc Skinner says Manchester United should have had a penalty in their Subway Women’s League Cup semi-final win over Arsenal.

Elisabeth Terland scored the only goal of the game in first-half injury time – but minutes earlier she had called for a penalty after a challenge from Katie McCabe.

And the head coach thought it should have been awarded.

“It should definitely be a penalty and I think it gives you that balance because you control the game (as half-time approaches),” Skinner told United’s official video channel.

Regardless, he was delighted with what he called a “clever finish” from Terland – and admitted Arsenal were a tough prospect even when reduced to ten players after Olivia Smith’s second-half sending off.

“When they’re down to ten players, it’s always difficult. Do we hold, do we twist? They’ve got nothing to lose so they go out, but if you’re going to face a team and try to attack a team like Manchester United, like us, you’re always going to struggle.”

Noting that he had been told it was his 150th match in charge of the team, he was happy to be able to mark the occasion by reaching the League Cup final for the first time.

“To do things the way we did, not that it was about me, but actually to see the team do that, it’s a really proud moment, I’m happy with the team spirit.”

And he added: “We have the toughest challenges, Chelsea of ​​course, in the final, but it’s a final and we’re going to give it our all.

“Our fans did magnificently tonight, in the pouring rain on their way to London. They deserve it. I’m so happy we can continue to make history for them.”