The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

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 the game and made poor decisions....and didn't look like scoring. Share your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 need to look like? Should Carrick sacrifice possession and attack City in transition? Where are the spaces United can exploit, how do they limit City's biggest threats, and what lessons can be taken from the previous derby victory? There's also a full run-through of the team Carrick could select, the big decisions in midfield and attack, and which players are best suited to the tactical demands of the game. Plus, the predicted Manchester United starting XI and score prediction ahead of a huge early-season test at Old Trafford. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 display at left-back and what it could mean for the position going forward. There's also discussion on another impressive showing from Kobbie Mainoo, while Šeško scores for the second game running and strengthens his case for a starting place. Plus, Joshua Zirkzee's contribution from the bench and what Carrick can take from a convincing European win ahead of the Manchester derby. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Rashford debate continues — is he being shoehorned into the team at the expense of Cunha and Šeško? — before turning to United's decision not to sign a left-back, Luke Shaw's form, Patrick Dorgu's potential in the position and whether Lewis Hall could be revisited. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Follow Adam on X too: https://x.com/AdamJoseph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 previews the game, takes a closer look at the opposition and assesses the big selection decisions facing Carrick — particularly with Manchester City visiting Old Trafford just three days later. How much should United rotate? Is it time for Benjamin Šeško to start? Could Andrey Santos come into midfield? And which players need to make their case for a place in Carrick's strongest XI? Plus, the predicted Manchester United starting line-up, key battles and score prediction as another Champions League journey begins at Old Trafford. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. There’s also discussion around Gary Neville’s criticism, the debate over United’s best XI and how Carrick finds the right balance within a squad that suddenly has plenty of options. Plus, Luke Shaw’s performances come under the microscope, the left-back situation is assessed, and there’s a look at Senne Lammens and whether he was at fault for Everton’s goals. After a chaotic 2-2 draw, how concerned should United be? Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1⁠  Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH⁠ And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X ⁠https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders⁠ IG ⁠https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders⁠  TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/⁠  TPL X ⁠https://x.com/tplmufc Follow Adam too: https://x.com/AdamJoseph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. There's also a look at the decisions United made over where to allocate their money, the importance of player sales, cash considerations, and whether holding money back rather than forcing another deal could prove to be the right long-term decision. After strengthening key areas but leaving some obvious gaps in the squad, was this simply the reality of United's financial position — or should the club have found a way to do more? Follow Jamie on X and Sub Prime Goals on Substack: X https://x.com/thePoS_007 https://spgoals.substack.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1⁠  Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH⁠ And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X ⁠https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders⁠ IG ⁠https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders⁠  TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/⁠  TPL X ⁠https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 week to come following the game - momentum from here is key! Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 have improved in the middle of the pitch, before assessing the positions that remain unresolved and whether Michael Carrick has been left short heading into a season of Premier League and Champions League football. Also discussed: United's struggles selling players, the briefings that emerged after the window closed, the club's changing transfer targets and what the summer tells us about the wider recruitment strategy. Finally, with the squad now locked in, have expectations for Carrick and Manchester United changed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 deadline day mapped out high on the agenda. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1⁠  Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH⁠ And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X ⁠https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders⁠ IG ⁠https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders⁠  TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/⁠  TPL X ⁠https://x.com/tplmufc Follow Adam too: https://x.com/AdamJoseph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 left back COULD be a HUGE problem. Scott Saunders reacts. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 after his hat-trick and assist. There’s also a big discussion on Kobbie Mainoo after an outstanding return to the starting XI, with Carrick describing his performance as “immense” and saying he underpinned United’s display. Plus, with the transfer window entering its final days, attention turns to the squad itself: remaining business, possible departures and whether United still need defensive reinforcements at left-back or centre-back. A 5-2 win looks great — but is this squad actually good enough for the season ahead? Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1⁠  Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH⁠ And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X ⁠https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders⁠ IG ⁠https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders⁠  TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/⁠  TPL X ⁠https://x.com/tplmufc Follow Adam too: https://x.com/AdamJoseph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 prepare to face Ipswich. After the disastrous opening defeat at Hull, Michael Carrick's side need an immediate response. There's a full Ipswich preview, a predicted starting XI and score prediction as United look to get their first points of the new season on the board. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 rather unpleasant recent memories against several of United's opponents, the trips to look forward to and an early assessment of how many points United should be targeting. After returning to Europe's biggest competition, how far can this Manchester United team realistically go? Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 suggesting the captain should have kept quiet after the game and social media swirling with criticism for the United captain. Scott Saunders looks into why the debate around Fernandes continues despite the numbers, performances and recognition from his peers, offers thoughts on the criticism since and while....while some of it might be legitimate concern, it is not smart to write Bruno off and demand his sale at this precise moment. There's also discussion of the Premier League's potential shift towards lower-possession football, and Bruno's crucial role within it - even in the face of the criticism he's currently getting. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 allow the club to go back for him next year? There's also discussion of Luke Shaw's revealing comments after the 2-0 defeat at Hull, the concerns surrounding United's defensive depth and whether centre-back could become another position that needs addressing over the course of the season. With the midfield rebuild taking shape, attention now turns to the defence — and how United balance solving immediate problems with sticking to their longer-term recruitment plan. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 United's No.6 and what the signing means for the balance of the team. There's also discussion of the different midfield combinations Carrick now has available and why it's one of the most exciting deals United have pulled off in a long time! Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices