Perhaps the biggest changes at United have been off the pitch.
Olid explained that her side had navigated a “transitional period” and had taken part in big discussions following their five-goal home humbling by Chelsea.
Players needed to find confidence and Olid said talks had to bring a solution.
“It has been a lot of hard work to change that, and a lot of honest conversations about what we could do and how we could connect,” said Olid on Sunday.
“Sometimes you need a difficult moment to react and see where the problems were [that] we had to solve as a team. It had to happen, to be the team we are now.”
The team’s form at the start of the season had an impact on individuals.
United vice-captain Ella Toone missed out on England selection for the first time under Sarina Wiegman – albeit she was later summoned as a squad reinforcement.
Toone responded at club level by scoring in United’s 3-1 win at Charlton in mid October.
Summer signing Andrea Medina has grown to become a crucial member of the United squad, and the international break proved to be a valuable time for Olid to adjust to her new role, reflect on what needed to change and to spend time on the training pitch.
England defender and United captain Maya le Tissier was among those to return with renewed energy having impressed for her country during the break.
The backroom staff positions were also confirmed and Olid has been able to build a group she hopes can lead United to success going forward.
Fellow Spaniard Jose Herrera joined as assistant coach, alongside Gavin Beith, who worked with Olid at former club Hearts.
Speaking about the international break, Olid said: “I had time to re-organise everything, the roles for the new staff and how we are going to work together.
“This break, for me, was amazing. It was like a new start. It was about keeping the good energy from the last matches but then having a new start.”
Now they have proven they can compete with the WSL’s best, Olid hopes United can push on and build on their draw with City.
“We need to have our feet on the floor. This season is long and with really good teams. We need to keep improving and learning,” Olid said on Sunday.
“If we have the desire and fight we had today, not a lot of things can stop us. We still need to keep improving, but today I could see moments.”
