Manchester United Women host Burnley Women in the Continental Cup group stage on Wednesday night.
United have won their last five matches in all competitions, a sequence that has lifted them to fifth in the FA Women's Super League standings with 10 points from six games. They have a record of three wins, one draw and two losses, but their recent form of five wins and no draws or losses has propelled them up the table, though they remain eight points behind the leaders, Manchester City W. Their most recent victory was a thrilling 5-3 away win against Liverpool last weekend, a result that showed their attacking power. Julia Zigiotti Olme, the team's top scorer this season with three goals in six appearances, was among the scorers in that game alongside Griffiths and Jusu Bah. In that match, Schuller, Griffiths with a double, Jusu Bah, and Le Tissier all found the net.
Recent form
That five-game streak includes league wins over West Ham, Liverpool and Charlton Athletic, plus a 5-1 victory at Durham in the cup. The team's confidence is high, with eight goals scored in their last two outings alone. The run began with a 2-0 win over West Ham United in the WSL, followed by the 5-1 Continental Cup victory at Durham. United then secured a 2-1 league win against Charlton Athletic before back-to-back WSL victories, 2-0 over Bristol City and the 5-3 result at Liverpool. Their recent results also include a 3-1 win at Charlton Athletic on 18 October, where Ella Toone, Andrea Medina and Julia Zigiotti Olme scored, and a 1-0 home win over Liverpool on 3 October.
Burnley’s outlook
Burnley arrive at Leigh Sports Village without a win this season. They were beaten 2-0 at home by Aston Villa in their last match and will be underdogs against a United side in such strong form. The Clarets' last starting lineup included goalkeeper Burns and midfielder Docherty.
Team news
The midfield and attack against Liverpool included Ella Kinzett, Lisa Naalsund, Griffiths, Jusu Bah, and forwards Lucia Garcia and Julia Zigiotti Olme.
