Skinner wants Man Utd to show more 'personality'

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner says he wants his players to show more "personality" in Sunday's game against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium.

United sit fourth in the Women's Super League table, just a point below second-placed City as they head into the derby.

"We're younger now than we have been before. Our experience is slightly less in these games," said Skinner.

"City are missing a few players that are big for them that have played lots of minutes. We're energetic and young. We will see!

"What I'm expecting from our team is high energy and to have personality with the ball.

"It's making sure the decision-making processes are not compromised by the situation or the pressure. That's what I want to see."

Here are more key lines from his media conference:

• Geyse will be absent from Sunday's squad due to a "tragedy in the family" so she has been given personal leave.

• Grace Clinton and Simi Awujo have been in full training and are available for selection.

• Skinner praised the growth of Ella Toone as a person after overcoming a difficult few months following the death of her father.

• He believes there is not a psychological barrier when the team come up against City despite their rivals having a better record in the derby.

• Skinner also wants to find a balance between rawness and fearlessness in his players, and gaining more experience to impact these matches.