Skinner's matchday Q&A: Reading (H)

The Reds faced the Royals at home on the opening day of last season, with United running out 2-0 winners thanks to goals from Kirsty Hanson - now on loan at Aston Villa - and Ona Batlle.

But despite doing the league double over Reading in 2021/22, Skinner maintains that his squad - bolstered by seven summer additions - will need to be at their best to continue their recent successes over the Berkshire side.

Ahead of the eagerly anticipated WSL curtain-raiser, which is due to kick-off at 12:00 BST, the United Women boss sat down with club media to discuss our opponents and his ambitions for the season ahead.

So, why not start your matchday with Marc's exclusive interview? You can see it below...

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