Manchester United Women's season ends in fourth place, with the team struggling to close the gap to top teams in the Women's Super League. The team has picked up valuable learning experiences this season, but they have also been true for multiple seasons. How do they finally close those fine margins? Head coach Marc Skinner summed up the season as 'bittersweet' after United's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on the final day of the season. There have been enormous positives, including a run to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and a long unbeaten run in the middle of the season. However, United's fourth-place finish means they will not compete in the Champions League next season. The club have firmly established themselves as WSL heavyweights alongside Chelsea, Arsenal and newly-crowned champions Manchester City, but the goal of closing the gap to those sides consistently is proving elusive. Their performance against Chelsea underlined the frustration, with United matching their hosts' 13 shots and having 28 touches in their opponents' box. A Melvine Malard strike from outside the box skimmed the roof of the net after a fast break, but it was not enough to secure a win. United's performance was a testament to their resilience and determination, but it also highlighted the need for improvement in key areas. The team will need to regroup and refocus in the off-season if they are to close the gap to the top teams next season.