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Mauricio Pochettino Set to Take Over at Manchester United - REACTION Nov 11, 2026 31:11 Mauricio Pochettino looks set to become the next Manchester United head coach, with Michael Carrick expected to be sacked and talks underway over compensation with the United States national team. Scott Saunders reacts to the latest developments at Old Trafford, where United appear to be closing in on another managerial change following a disastrous start to the Premier League season. Is Pochett

Man Utd to SACK Carrick, Pochettino Next? Reaction w/ Adam Joseph Nov 10, 2026 1:01:19 Michael Carrick's time as Manchester United head coach appears to be coming to an end, with Mauricio Pochettino emerging as the favourite to replace him. Adam Joseph returns for the latest State of Play to discuss Carrick's expected departure, what went wrong after such a promising start and whether United have waited too long to make a change. Attention then turns to Pochettino. Would the forme

Man Utd Hit the RELEGATION ZONE - This Cannot Be Accepted | Man Utd 4-4 Aston Villa Reaction Nov 9, 2026 30:48 Manchester United ARE IN THE RELEGATION ZONE. A ridiculous 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday ensured that they would spend the international break in the bottom three, with ONE win from their first TEN games in the Premier League season - with no league win since August 30th. Scott Saunders breaks down his thoughts on the game, and why, amid all the protests at the club's ownership, the coachi

Was Roma Carrick's Final Flourish or a Huge Turning Point? Man Utd State of Play w/ Adam Joseph Nov 5, 2026 36:40 Manchester United finally have something to celebrate after their dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Roma, but is this a genuine turning point for Michael Carrick or simply a false dawn? Adam Joseph returns for the latest State of Play to discuss United's performance, Carrick's big win and whether the players have finally shown the fight and intensity that's been missing for much of the season.

Man Utd FINALLY WIN as Cunha Inspires Classic Comeback | Man Utd 3-2 Roma REACTION Nov 4, 2026 34:02 MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE FINALLY WON A GAME! It took them 54 days but Man Utd beat Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, finally bringing some much needed relief from the misery of this season so far. Scott Saunders dissects the game, speaks about the inspired performance of Matheus Cunha, Shea Lacey's huge impact, Bruno Fernandes' post match interview and where this leaves the club - and the fu

Your Comments: Carrick's Future, Bruno, Martinez & the People Failing Man Utd Nov 3, 2026 45:59 The podcast returns with another run through of YOUR comments and thoughts on everything around the crisis that is Manchester United at the moment. Keep them coming and thank you so much! Scott Saunders talks over the big topics of the moment; Michael Carrick's future and what's gone wrong this season, whether the appointment was a mistake, the futures of Lisandro Martinez and Bruno Fernandes, th

Martinez SENT OFF as United Lose AGAIN at Chelsea | Chelsea 2-0 Man Utd Reaction Oct 31, 2026 27:45 Scott Saunders reacts as Manchester United's miserable run continued with a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, leaving Michael Carrick's side hovering just above the Premier League relegation places. Lisandro Martínez was sent off as United suffered another damaging defeat, raising further questions about discipline, leadership and the team's alarming lack of form. With the pressure mount

Sesko Out Until January & Do Man Utd Have ANY Chance at Chelsea? Preview, Lineup & Prediction Oct 30, 2026 27:06 Michael Carrick has faced the media again ahead of Man Utd's trip to Chelsea on Saturday, and is backing the players to deliver because they've been better in training.... Scott Saunders offers his thoughts on Carrick's comments and looks ahead to the game, picks the XI he would think has the best chance of getting a positive result, and also looks at the irony of Danny Welbeck likely leading the

Carrick, Culture & Crisis: Man Utd State of PAIN w/ Adam Joseph Oct 30, 2026 50:36 Adam Joseph rejoins TPL to talk through the latest around Man Utd miserable situation and mull over everything that's happened in the last 10 days. There's talk on Carrick's future, the question of relegation, lack of decision making, Julan Nagelsmann's suitability and what needs to happen next. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromise

Bruno Fernandes & Carrick Hold Clear the Air Talks — Is the Damage Beyond Repair? Oct 28, 2026 25:09 Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes have held clear-the-air talks ahead of Manchester United's trip to Chelsea, but is the damage already done? Bruno was wrong to publicly criticise United's tactics, particularly as club captain. But there's another side to the story: Fernandes has repeatedly been let down by a club that has failed to deliver on its promises, and his frustration is understandable

Man Utd Decide to KEEP Michael Carrick (For Now) - REACTION Oct 27, 2026 23:29 Manchester United's decision makers have finally made a decision on Michael Carrick......that he's staying. For now. Scott Saunders provides his reaction to the news and why it's ultimately a wrong decision barring some kind of miracle. There's reaction to the reports and the lines that have come out of the club in the hours following. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube

Man Utd's Hesitancy on Carrick Is Proof This Structure Is Failing BADLY Oct 27, 2026 23:20 A frustrated Scott Saunders speaks on the latest (lack of development) at Manchester United with Michael Carrick remaining on the brink of being sacked - though no decision has been made yet. With Carrick's position untenable, Man Utd's football operation remains silent and apparently....unable to agree on the route forward. For an operation that promised best in class and that is further from i

A Lifeless Performance & the End for Michael Carrick | Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth Reaction Oct 25, 2026 27:32 Manchester United have been humiliated again, losing 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford in a performance that could spell the end of Michael Carrick's time as head coach. Scott Saunders offers his thoughts on a new low for United, Carrick's future, and what the hell Man Utd can do next - with particular focus on other people needing to leave as well as Carrick when he does - notably Jason Wilcox.

Was That Michael Carrick's Goodbye Speech? Oct 23, 2026 26:24 Michael Carrick's pre-match press conference ahead of the Bournemouth fixture was different. He made a point to speak uninterrupted for 5-6 minutes about his thoughts on Manchester United, what it takes to play for them, his feelings and attachment to the club, it's history and the situation at the moment - in what could be interpreted as a last chance to express himself before he loses his job.

Man Utd Crisis Talks: How Do INEOS Attempt to Fix This? w/ Adam Joseph Oct 23, 2026 51:12 Manchester United are in crisis following their humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como, and Adam Joseph returns to The Promised Land for another emergency meeting about the state of the club. Has Michael Carrick lost the dressing room? Are the players' conditioning and attitudes contributing to the collapse, and how much responsibility should the manager take for United's alarming performances? There's

Emery, Conte & Nagelsmann Assessed - And the HUGE Player Issue Man Utd Must Address Oct 22, 2026 30:12 Manchester United are facing another crisis after their humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como, and Michael Carrick's time at Old Trafford looks to be running out. But when he inevitably leaves, who should replace him? And what kind of manager do United actually need? Unai Emery, Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte, Fabian Hürzeler and Julian Nagelsmann are all discussed on this episode of TPL, including why Cont

Como 4-1 Man Utd: An Embarrassment - And Is This the End of Carrick? Oct 21, 2026 25:47 Manchester United have suffered one of their most humiliating European defeats in recent memory, dismantled 4-1 by Como in a Champions League performance that raises enormous questions about Michael Carrick's future. United were comprehensively outplayed by Cesc Fàbregas' side, showing little intensity, organisation or attacking threat as their winless run extended to seven matches. With the team

Man Utd Have Gone Back to Square One Under Michael Carrick - Leeds 1-1 Man Utd Reaction Oct 19, 2026 31:45 Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Leeds United leaves Michael Carrick's side with just seven points from their opening seven Premier League games, extending a winless run that stretches back to August. Three consecutive 1-1 draws against bottom-half opposition have stopped the run of defeats, but have they actually changed anything? Despite an encouraging spell under Carrick towards the end of last

Lisandro Martinez Apologises - Should He Play at Leeds? HUGE Match for Carrick! Oct 16, 2026 32:25 Lisandro Martínez has apologised following his explosive comments about Manchester United's leadership, but questions remain about his future at Old Trafford ahead of the visit to Leeds. After meeting with the club's hierarchy and Michael Carrick, Martínez has issued a further statement acknowledging that his public criticism was made at the wrong time and place. But does the apology draw a line

Martinez Makes New Statement & Wants to Leave - Now What? Crisis Meeting w/ Adam Joseph Oct 15, 2026 51:04 Manchester United are in crisis, and Adam Joseph returns to The Promised Land for an emergency discussion about the growing problems at Old Trafford. Following Lisandro Martínez's explosive interview publicly questioning Jason Wilcox and United's football leadership, serious questions are being asked about the direction of the club, the standards being set behind the scenes and the growing pressu

Lisandro Martinez Drops a Pipebomb & Calls Out Jason Wilcox - REACTION Oct 14, 2026 51:52 Lisandro Martínez has delivered an extraordinary interview following Manchester United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid, publicly questioning the club's ambition, summer recruitment and the decisions being made above Michael Carrick. The Argentine defender singled out Jason Wilcox and United's football leadership, expressing frustration at the failure to sufficiently strengthen th

Man Utd's Lack of Intensity Is a Symptom of an EXISTENTIAL Problem Oct 13, 2026 31:29 Manchester United's lack of intensity is becoming one of the defining problems of Michael Carrick's tenure — but is it actually a symptom of something much deeper at the football club? The inability to consistently play with urgency, aggression and a desire to win is a recurring issue that has plagued United under multiple managers. It's also one of the fundamental qualities supporters expect fro

Man City's Win Over Liverpool Makes a Mockery of the Premier League - PL State of Play w/ Adam Joseph Oct 13, 2026 29:10 Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Liverpool should have been one of the biggest spectacles of the Premier League season. Instead, in the aftermath of the independent Commission's extraordinary findings against City, it raised some deeply uncomfortable questions about the integrity of the competition. Watching City dismantle Liverpool just days after being found guilty of serious financial rule b

Carrick's Future, Blame on Wilcox & Project 150 | Man Utd State of Play w/ Adam Joseph Oct 12, 2026 39:23 Manchester United's disappointing 1-1 draw with Tottenham has intensified the scrutiny on Michael Carrick — but are the club's problems much bigger than the manager? Adam Joseph returns for a State of Play discussion examining United's worrying start to the season, Carrick's position and whether the team's lack of intensity is primarily a conditioning problem or a reflection of the coaching. Att

I've Already Lost Faith in Michael Carrick – This Is Why Oct 11, 2026 23:57 Manchester United's disappointing start to the season has raised serious questions about Michael Carrick's future. Following another frustrating performance against Tottenham Hotspur, there's a growing sense that Carrick isn't recognising, or adequately addressing, the fundamental problems holding United back. From the lack of intensity and organisation to recurring tactical issues and the inabi

United Drop Points to 10 Men Again! Not Good Enough | Man Utd 1-1 Spurs REACTION Oct 10, 2026 33:52 Manchester United's difficult start to the season continues after a hugely disappointing 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, raising further questions about Michael Carrick's future. Despite taking the lead through Bryan Mbeumo and playing against ten men following Rodrigo Bentancur's dismissal, United conceded a late equaliser to Dominic Solanke and dropped another two points. B

Must Win for Carrick! Baleba to Start? Man Utd vs Spurs Preview Oct 8, 2026 31:19 Manchester United return from the international break with a huge Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford — and Michael Carrick desperately needs a result. With United struggling for form, is this already a must-win game for Carrick? There's a look at the pressure surrounding the manager, the worrying start to the season and why the upcoming run of fixtures could prove so i

Back to Business: Carrick's Big Decisions & Man Utd's Crucial Run w/ Adam Joseph Oct 7, 2026 50:52 Manchester United return from the international break with a demanding run of fixtures ahead — and Michael Carrick faces some major selection decisions as he looks to turn the team's form around. Scott Saunders and Adam Joseph discuss if Leny Yoro should now be starting regularly, and what is United's strongest centre-back partnership? Does Carlos Baleba deserve to come straight into midfield alo

Is THIS Man Utd's Intended Path to Removing the Debt & The Glazers? w/ Jamie Bajwa Oct 2, 2026 57:56 Jamie Bajwa from Sub Prime Goals returns to discuss Manchester United’s latest financial results, the future of Old Trafford and a potentially significant route towards finally removing the club’s historic leveraged buyout debt - which has been suggested as a path in the club's recent releases. Could stadium financing eventually provide the opportunity for INEOS to take majority control, refinanc

SHAM CITY! Reacting to the Premier League's DAMNING Man City Statement w/ Harry Symeou Sep 30, 2026 1:02:39 Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules — so what should happen to them now? Harry Symeou from the Chronicles of a Gooner joins the show to break down the Premier League's extraordinary statement and the findings of the independent commission, including the numbers behind City's "sham" sponsorship arrangements and the scale of the financi

State of Play...Man City: Guilty Verdict, Possible Sanctions & Legacy | w/ Adam Joseph Sep 29, 2026 1:07:23 Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 Premier League charges — so it's time for a slightly different State of Play. Adam Joseph joins to assess where City stand following the verdict, what it means for the club's future and whether the way their achievements are viewed has now changed permanently...as if they weren't already under question. Attention also turns to the potential punishmen

Manchester City Found GUILTY on 114 Premier League Charges - REACTION Sep 28, 2026 36:34 Manchester City have, per David Ornstein's report, been found guilty of the vast majority of the Premier League charges against them — a landmark moment in a case that has hung over English football for years. This episode looks at what City have been found guilty of, what the findings actually mean and why the outcome feels like vindication after years of questioning the legitimacy and significa

Is Carrick Under Pressure Already? What's Going Wrong at Man Utd w/ Adam Joseph Sep 23, 2026 30:03 Michael Carrick's Manchester United have five points from their opening five Premier League games and performances have fallen below expectations — so how much responsibility should fall on the coach considering all the other factors hanging over the club? Adam Joseph joins for this episode and the guys take a closer look at Carrick's start to the season - focusing on the areas where United simpl

Man Utd's Bad Start, Carrick & Criticism for INEOS | State of Play w/ Adam Joseph Sep 22, 2026 54:39 Manchester United's start to the season has fallen well below expectations — so where does that leave Michael Carrick and his team? Adam Joseph joins for the latest Man Utd State of Play to take stock after the draw at Fulham and assess whether pre-season expectations for this team were too high or remain realistic despite performances and results. There's a wider look at United's performances a

Joint Worst Start to a Season & the Pressure's on Carrick | Fulham 1-1 Man Utd Reaction Sep 21, 2026 30:21 Man Utd drew 1-1 with Fulham on Sunday to confirm their poor start to the season and go into the international break with five points from five games. Scott Saunders shares his reaction to the performance and the result and what's going wrong at United (again) and explains why the belief is stronger at the moment that things are on a negative path again than likely to turn around. There's talk o

Alarm Bells Are Ringing LOUDLY Again | Man Utd 2-3 Brighton Reaction Sep 17, 2026 29:24 Manchester United are out of the Carabao Cup after throwing away a two-goal lead in a damaging defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford. United started well, with Shea Lacey enjoying his big moment and Mason Mount making it 2-0, but what followed was another alarming collapse as Brighton took control of the game and exposed familiar problems in Michael Carrick’s side. This episode looks at where it we

JJ Gabriel Wants to LEAVE Man Utd: What's Gone Wrong? Sep 16, 2026 40:01 JJ Gabriel wants to leave Manchester United with immediate effect, bringing his future at the club into serious doubt just weeks before his 16th birthday. One of the most highly-rated young players in United's academy, Gabriel has already broken records at youth level and scored a UEFA Youth League hat-trick last week. He had also been in contention for a first-team opportunity on Wednesday night

How Damaging is the Derby Defeat? Man Utd State of Play w/ Adam Joseph Sep 15, 2026 47:09 Manchester United have had a difficult start to the Premier League season — and the derby defeat to Manchester City has only added to the frustration. A few days removed from the game, this episode takes a calmer look at what happened at Old Trafford. Was the defeat actually as bad as it felt at the time? How damaging is United’s start to the season, and how much responsibility should fall on Mic

Poor Performance & Terrible VAR Call Costs United the Derby | Man Utd 0-1 Man City Reaction Sep 13, 2026 32:27 Manchester United have LOST the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.... with Enzo Fernandez not being punished for an offside in the lead up to Erling Haaland's winner! Scott Saunders looks at the decision, the standard of refereeing and how they can keep getting things wrong.....but also at why United didn't actually do enough to win the game outside of the poor refereeing. United didn't manage t

Is There a Blueprint to Beat Man City? Manchester Derby Preview, Lineup & Prediction Sep 12, 2026 28:09 Manchester United face Manchester City at Old Trafford in the first derby of the season — but is there already a blueprint for how Michael Carrick's side can beat their neighbours? After Carrick masterminded a 2-0 victory over City last season, this episode looks at how United should approach Sunday's game and where Enzo Maresca's new-look City side can be exploited. What does United's game plan

Start Sesko More! Mainoo & Tielemans Star in UCL Return | Man Utd 4-0 Sabah Reaction Sep 11, 2026 29:08 Manchester United are back in the Champions League — and back with a win after a comfortable 4-0 victory over Sabah at Old Trafford. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Šeško and Lisandro Martínez got the goals as Michael Carrick's side opened their European campaign with three points and a clean sheet. This episode looks at the immediate reaction to United's performance, Patrick Dorgu's di

Your Comments: Expectations & Underwhelming Results, Left Back & Rashford | TPLQA Sep 10, 2026 35:07 The latest Your Comments Answered episode has plenty to discuss after Manchester United's frustrating start to the season. There's talk about negativity and balancing expectations with what you see on the pitch, questions on Michael Carrick and his coaching staff, whether previous United managers deserved more patience, and the importance of giving this latest project time to develop. Plus, the

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK! Man Utd vs Sabah Preview, Starting XI & Prediction Sep 9, 2026 29:56 Champions League football is finally back at Old Trafford as Manchester United begin their European campaign against Azerbaijani champions Sabah. Michael Carrick's side return to Europe's biggest competition after a three-season absence, with United looking to make the perfect start against a Sabah team preparing for the first Champions League league-phase match in their history. This episode pr

Why Are Man Utd Conceding So Many Goals? A Look at the Defence w/ Adam Joseph Sep 9, 2026 30:07 Scott Saunders and Adam Joseph look at a wholistic view of Man Utd's first three games of the season - in each of which they've conceded two goals - and discuss the reasons why they are shipping in so many. Is it to do with the approach, the mentality, the confidence levels, instructions, or the transfer market? And how do they find solutions in the team to start improving? Let us know your thou

What Went Wrong at Everton? Man Utd State of Play w/ Adam Joseph Sep 7, 2026 36:01 Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Everton — but what did the performance tell us about Michael Carrick’s team and where they are at this early stage of the season? Adam Joseph joins for the latest Man Utd State of Play to look back at the draw, why United failed to turn the game into three points and whether Carrick got his substitutions and response right as the match developed. Ther

Game Management Costs United! More Points Dropped | Everton 2-2 Man Utd Reaction Sep 6, 2026 28:46 Man Utd dropped two points at Everton after a screamer from Ainsley Maitland-Niles with basically the last kick of the game - but did United bring it on themselves? Scott Saunders reacts to Man Utd's 2-2 draw at Everton and what went wrong to leave United with four points from three games. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandM

Why Didn't Man Utd Spend More in the Transfer Window? w/ Jamie Bajwa Sep 5, 2026 42:17 Manchester United improved their squad significantly over the summer — but after all the talk of further additions, why didn't the club spend more before the transfer window closed? Jamie Bajwa joins TPL to look at the financial and strategic reasons behind United's summer spending, the budget available to the club and why there was ultimately a limit to how far the rebuild could go in one window

Carrick Speaks on Transfers, Dorgu to Left Back? | Everton Preview, Lineup & Prediction Sep 4, 2026 28:59 The transfer window is closed and Man Utd have their squad for the season ahead - with Everton next up away from home. Michael Carrick has been speaking ahead of the game and sharing his perspectives on the window - in this episode of TPL, Scott Saunders takes conclusions from what he's said and outlines what needs to happen next. There's also a look ahead to the game with Everton, with a big we

Did Man Utd Let Carrick Down? Summer Transfer Window Review w/ Adam Joseph Sep 2, 2026 51:58 Manchester United's summer transfer window is over — so did the club actually do enough? Adam Joseph joins for a full review of United's summer business, looking back at what the squad needed when the window opened, how expectations changed and whether the club ultimately stopped short of completing the job they set out to do. There's a major focus on the midfield overhaul and how much United ha

Zirkzee Stays, Ait-Nouri Approach: Late Drama on Deadline Day Assessed w/ Adam Joseph Sep 2, 2026 26:13 The final hours of the transfer window saw Man Utd potentially make a signing and an offload, only for moves for Joshua Zirkzee to Everton and Rayan Ait-Nouri to Man Utd to be extinguished before they even started. Adam Joseph joins Scott Saunders to reflect on the final hours of the transfer window, if those moves would have made sense, and deadline day on the whole - with feelings on how deadli

No New Left Back, No Deadline Day Signings | REACTION Sep 1, 2026 28:40 Manchester United's transfer window is officially closed — and deadline day is passing without a single new arrival at Old Trafford. Despite links with Louis Page and Jorge Salinas, United have opted against making a late addition, while Harry Amass and Joshua Zirkzee are both staying at the club. There is also no additional striker arriving to strengthen Michael Carrick's attacking options and l

Man Utd State of Play: The Response Against Ipswich & Final Hours of the Window w/ Adam Joseph Aug 31, 2026 51:21 Manchester United responded to their opening-day defeat in emphatic fashion, beating Ipswich 5-2 at Old Trafford — but how much did the performance actually tell us about where Michael Carrick’s team are? Adam Joseph joins for the latest Man Utd State of Play to assess the win, the confidence and resilience shown after falling behind, and another extraordinary performance from Bruno Fernandes aft

THAT'S MORE LIKE IT! Kobbie Is Class & Bruno Gets Hat-Trick! | Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich REACTION Aug 30, 2026 30:22 Manchester United NEEDED a response....and eventually they gave us one! 33 shots and 5 goals against Ipswich put the season back on track after Hull last week, with Bruno getting a hat-trick and Kobbie Mainoo putting in an unbelieveable display. Scott Saunders reacts to what he saw in the game with thoughts on Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford and the feeling around the club after a much needed win.

Zirkzee Loan, Collyer Sold for Peanuts? | Ipswich Preview, Starting XI & Prediction Aug 29, 2026 28:59 Scott Saunders runs through the latest on the outgoings front for Man Utd, with Joshua Zirkzee looking likely to leave the club on loan before the deadline and Toby Collyer on his way out for a few million and some....interesting clauses. Scott looks at how bad United are at selling and what is the key to them improving on that front, and attention then turns back to the Premier League as United

Bayern, Atletico, a Good Draw & Bad Recent Memories | UCL DRAW REACTION Aug 27, 2026 23:11 Manchester United's Champions League opponents are confirmed — and on first inspection, it's a draw United should be pretty happy with. This episode is the full reaction to the UCL draw, including the biggest tests against Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid, the games United should be expecting to win and what the schedule could mean for Michael Carrick's side. There's also a look back at some ra

Bruno Fernandes Wins PFA POTY - And Spends All Week Getting Criticised | Thoughts & Reaction Aug 27, 2026 35:37 Bruno Fernandes has been named PFA Players' Player of the Year after an extraordinary season for Manchester United — completing a clean sweep of the major individual awards after being voted the Premier League's best player by his fellow professionals. And yet, just days earlier, Bruno found himself at the centre of criticism following United's opening defeat at Hull, with Paul Scholes even sugge

Transfer Latest: Barcelona's Balde on Loan? Hall Latest & How to Replace Luke Shaw Aug 26, 2026 32:01 Manchester United's left-back search continues — but what is the plan for the position before the transfer window closes? This episode looks at the latest options being discussed, including the possibility of Alejandro Balde arriving on loan from Barcelona and continued interest in Jorge Salinas. If Lewis Hall remains United's preferred long-term target, could a short-term solution this summer al

Carlos Baleba OFFICIALLY Joins Man Utd! | REACTION Aug 25, 2026 21:18 Carlos Baleba is officially a Manchester United player! United have completed another major piece of their midfield rebuild, adding Baleba to a group already transformed by the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans this summer. This episode with Scott Saunders is the immediate reaction to the deal: what Baleba brings to Michael Carrick's midfield, where he fits, whether he can operate as

Santos, Tielemans & Baleba: Rating Man Utd's Midfield Rebuild w/ Adam Joseph Aug 24, 2026 30:49 Manchester United's midfield has undergone a major rebuild — but how good is it? Adam Joseph joins the podcast to assess United's midfield transformation, the impact Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba can have on Michael Carrick's team, and how the different pieces could fit together across the season. There's also discussion of where the rebuild leaves Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernand

Losing at Hull: A One-Off or a Sign of Bigger Problems? | Man Utd State of Play w/ Adam Joseph Aug 23, 2026 40:05 Manchester United's 2-0 defeat at Hull was a dreadful start to the new season — but was it simply one bad performance, or did it expose deeper problems that could follow United throughout the campaign? Adam Joseph joins the podcast for another Man Utd State of Play as we revisit the opening day defeat with a little more distance and assess what we actually learned from Michael Carrick's side. We

Too Soft, Too Easy, Huge Reality Check: Hull 2-0 Man Utd Reaction Aug 22, 2026 26:13 Manchester United's new Premier League season began with a dreadful 2-0 defeat away at Hull City. A hugely disappointing opening performance from Michael Carrick's side leaves plenty to discuss. What went wrong? Why did United struggle so badly, what were the biggest tactical and individual problems, and how concerning should this performance be after the optimism surrounding the start of the new

NEW SEASON BEGINS! Hull vs Man Utd | Preview, Starting XI & Prediction Aug 21, 2026 23:43 The new Premier League season is here!Manchester United begin their 2026/27 campaign away at Hull City, with Michael Carrick looking to build on last season and make the perfect start to a hugely important year. In this episode, Scott Saunders previews the opening game of the season, look at the big selection decisions facing Carrick and pick the starting XI he'd like to see at Hull. Plus, what

Premier League Season 1-20 Predictions: Analysing Man Utd's Rivals w/ Adam Joseph Aug 20, 2026 1:06:05 Adam Joseph joins the podcast to predict the 2026/27 Premier League season — but with a Manchester United twist. Rather than simply working through the table, we take a closer look at the teams likely to be competing with United this season. How strong are Arsenal after finally winning the title? What happens to Manchester City in the post-Guardiola era? How dangerous will Chelsea and Liverpool b

MAN UTD CLOSE TO SIGNING CARLOS BALEBA! REACTION Aug 19, 2026 24:15 So what do you know.... Man Utd were actually doing something! Carlos Baleba is close to joining Manchester United a year after their interest was initially made known..... for what looks to be a FAR cheaper price than quoted. Scott Saunders reacts to the news as Man Utd look to COMPLETE their midfield rebuild with a player who has all of the attributes they've needed after the Tielemans and San

Transfer Latest: Maguire Wants More Signings & Man Utd Enter Bruno Contract Talks Aug 18, 2026 33:16 Manchester United's transfer window remains quiet — but there is still work to be done before the deadline. This episode looks at the lack of movement in the market, reports that Michael Carrick is pushing for at least one more signing and why left-back remains the obvious priority. Could United still add another midfielder? How long can they wait before making a decision on Lewis Hall and the al

Man Utd 26/27 Season Preview: Expectations & Predictions w/ Adam Joseph Aug 18, 2026 1:00:17 The new season is here — so what should Manchester United realistically be expected to achieve in 2026/27? Adam Joseph joins the podcast for a full Manchester United season preview, looking at the state of the squad, the remaining transfer window, Michael Carrick's expectations and what genuine progress should look like this season. How good is this United squad? What are its biggest strengths a

Pre-Season Review & Transfer Window Predictions | Man Utd State of Play w/ Adam Joseph Aug 16, 2026 47:33 Adam Joseph joins the podcast for another Manchester United State of Play as pre-season comes to an end and attention turns towards the start of the new campaign. We review what we've learned from United's pre-season performances, the positives and concerns heading into the competitive action, and what Michael Carrick's team is beginning to look like. There's also a look at the remainder of the

Pre-Season Reality Check: Amorim's Milan Beat Man Utd 4-2 | REACTION Aug 15, 2026 26:50 Ruben Amorim came back to haunt Manchester United as his AC Milan side won 4-2 in United's final pre-season match before next week's big kick off. Scott Saunders reacts to the defeats and look at how Amorim's tactical approach exposed got the better of United - and why simply calls for new signings might not have fixed the issues we saw on the pitch in this game (THIS IS NOT TO SAY UNITED DON'T N

Calm & Ambitious: What Carrick's Comments About Transfers & Titles Tell Us Aug 14, 2026 32:49 Michael Carrick has confirmed Manchester United would still like to strengthen the squad, admitting there are "one or two areas" where improvements could be made before the transfer window closes. There's discussion on this episode of TPL of what that means for United's ambitions for the season, and a look into Carrick's own talk about dealing with ambition for trophies and the expectations that

Man Utd Transfer Planning: Raum, Salinas, Louis Page & the Emerging Talent Strategy Aug 13, 2026 30:57 Manchester United continue to assess their options at left-back as uncertainty remains over a potential move for Lewis Hall. David Raum has emerged as an experienced alternative, with the Germany international entering the final year of his contract, while Racing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas represents a younger and potentially cheaper option. But would signing another developing left-back ma

Mbeumo Is Sharp! What We Learned From Man Utd vs Leeds - Reaction Aug 13, 2026 28:47 Manchester United continued their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Leeds United. In this episode of TPL, Scott Saunders reacts to the result and performance, assesses the biggest positives from the game, and looks at what we're learning about Michael Carrick's team as the new Premier League season gets closer. There's talk on Bryan Mbeumo and his sharpness, Zirkzee's future and wh

Would Arsenal Actually Sell Lewis-Skelly to Man Utd? Analysing His Fit w/ Harry Symeou Aug 12, 2026 47:36 Harry Symeou from the Chronicles of a Gooner podcast joins TPL to discuss Myles Lewis-Skelly's future after reports that the Arsenal youngster has been offered to Manchester United. Arsenal don't actively want to sell Lewis-Skelly and the player reportedly wants to stay — so why has his name entered the market? Harry gives the Arsenal perspective on what's happening, how highly Lewis-Skelly is ra

BONUS: Myles Lewis-Skelly Offered to Man Utd - Reaction Aug 11, 2026 13:06 Myles Lewis-Skelly has been offered to Manchester United — and it could represent a fascinating opportunity as the club considers its remaining options at left-back. In this bonus episode, Scott Saunders reacts to the Lewis-Skelly links, takes a look at why the Arsenal youngster could make sense for United, where he could fit into the squad and whether this is an opportunity the club should serio

Marcus Rashford Returns & Gets No. 14 - Responding to Your Comments Aug 10, 2026 36:02 Marcus Rashford is officially back in the Manchester United squad and has been handed the No.14 shirt ahead of the new season. But after discussing why Rashford deserves another opportunity at United, the reaction has been... mixed. This episode is largely about that debate. The biggest comments and arguments from TPL listeners are addressed, including concerns over Rashford's attitude, work rat

Rashford's Return: What It Means for Man Utd's Budget & Serious Attacking Depth w/ Adam Joseph Aug 9, 2026 53:13 Adam Joseph rejoins TPL to look back on the pre-season friendly against PSG, the lessons to take from it and what kind of team Man Utd are developing into under Michael Carrick. There's also a focus on Marcus Rashford's impending return - looking at the incredible depth United have in attack compared to their rivals if he stays, and what a relatively unplanned reintegration for Rashford means for

Tielemans Debut, Amad Shines, Mount Injured (Of Course) - Man Utd 1-1 PSG REACTION Aug 8, 2026 25:25 Man Utd drew 1-1 with PSG in their fourth pre-season game with another encouraging performance for the most part! Scott Saunders breaks down why pre-season is making him excited for the new Premier League campaign, and also speaks on Youri Tielemans' debut, Amad's form and of course....the injury scare to Mason Mount that everyone was expecting. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms:

I'm Giving Marcus Rashford Another Chance at Man Utd - Here's Why Aug 7, 2026 28:49 Having revisited Marcus Rashford's interview from last year, I came away with a different perspective. Rather than focusing on individual moments or performances, this episode looks at what Rashford had to say about Manchester United's lack of long-term direction, constant managerial changes and the absence of a clear footballing identity. Many of the frustrations he described were shared by sup

Hall Transfer Not Expected, Baleba Injured & Tchouameni Set to Stay | What Now for Man Utd? Aug 6, 2026 29:23 Setbacks all around for Man Utd in the transfer market in the last 24 hours?? Rodri's decision to join Barcelona over Real Madrid was unexpected and Scott Saunders explains how that directly impacts any hope Man Utd will have had of signing Aurelien Tchouameni - is the deal now completely dead? Carlos Baleba - a midfield alternative - has picked up an injury, and the thoughts on Lewis Hall joini

Transfer Latest: Vitek & Bayindir Sold, Zirkzee to Juventus? Man Utd Start Selling Aug 5, 2026 34:00 Manchester United's transfer window continues to gather pace, with major developments around Joshua Zirkzee, Radek Vítek and Altay Bayındır leaving. In this episode, Scott Saunders reacts to reports that Juventus are stepping up their pursuit of Zirkzee and discusses why his departure could be the key to United signing another striker before the transfer window closes. There's also a look at Un

Mason Mount as the 'Third Midfielder' & the Lewis Hall Briefings - What's Going On? Aug 4, 2026 32:35 So, what if Man Utd don't do anything else this summer? What if they actually do keep Mason Mount as the third midfielder and not sign another one? What if Lewis Hall is too expensive and they don't sign a left back? Scott Saunders addresses the latest doomerisms around Man Utd's transfer window and lack of recent activity. Also discussed is why it's important to control the media narrative - or

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