The Reds trailed 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium with five minutes of normal time to go, after Ella Toone’s first-half opener had been turned on its head by goals from Frida Maanum and Laura Wienroither in the second period.
But after a header from Millie Turner levelled the score, Alessia Russo clinched a dramatic three points for Skinner’s side in injury-time, prompting wild celebrations from the United bench and among the travelling supporters.
“It’s one of those moments [where] you lose yourself for a second,” Skinner said to MUTV following the crucial victory.
“I actually think I invented dance moves, trying to spin and – but you lose your moment.