Manchester United's hopes of retaining the FA Cup ended in a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, marking a trophyless season for the club. Despite Chelsea's unbeaten run in the WSL and substantial investment in their team, United struggled to impose themselves. A critical penalty allowed Chelsea to take control right before halftime, and United's lack of urgency in the second half enabled Chelsea to exploit their defensive vulnerabilities. The contrast in team investments and board presence was stark, highlighting issues within United's leadership and ownership involvement.
"United never really got going and when Celin Bizet's sloppy foul on Erin Cuthbert gifted the Blues a 45th-minute penalty, it sapped all the energy out of the side."
"Chelsea, who have spent heavily on coach Sonia Bompastor's squad to create a treble-winning team, registered 12 shots, with seven on target; United mustered less than half of those."
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