Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner is keeping his eyes firmly on the prize as the Red Devils prepare to face Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend. With the 2025/2026 season winding down and silverware slipping out of reach, Skinner is doubling down on his commitment to building a winning culture at the club.

Speaking ahead of the Barclays Women's Super League clash, Skinner acknowledged the recent criticism following mixed domestic and European results, but made it clear that his focus remains unwavering. "We are fully-focused on getting the team where we want it to be," he said. "I'm whole-heartedly working to put our team where we want it to be—winning titles and winning things going forward."

It's a pivotal moment for Manchester United, who have shown flashes of brilliance this season but have struggled to maintain consistency. Skinner's message is one of evolution and resilience, emphasizing that every match is a step toward the ultimate goal of lifting trophies.

This weekend's opponents, Brighton, are no pushovers. The Seagulls are riding high after impressive victories over Arsenal and Manchester City, proving they can hang with the league's best. Skinner knows his side will need to be sharp from the opening whistle. "If you look at the start of the Man City game, City probably should have been 3-0 up with the chances they created," he noted. "What Brighton have done fantastically well is to get over the hump and bring it back to win in incredible fashion. They were excellent against Arsenal too."

To come out on top, Skinner is calling for an aggressive, attack-minded performance. "We have to be at that level where we are attacking and putting Brighton on the back-foot. If we do that, we can win the game," he said.

Adding an emotional layer to the fixture, winger Leah Galton could be making her final appearance at Leigh Sports Village before leaving Manchester United this summer. Skinner paid heartfelt tribute to the departing star: "She has made a massive impact on this club. Forever she will be welcomed back with her family because she has left a legacy here. I hope she goes on to do what she wants to do and finishes her career in the way she wants to. She's been incredible, and I want to thank her."

As Manchester United gear up for this crucial test, all eyes will be on Skinner's squad to see if they can channel their focus into a performance worthy of their ambitions. For fans and players alike, it's a chance to honor the present while building toward a brighter, trophy-filled future.