Daily | Manchester City have lost 7 of their last 10 games in all competitions. It bodes well ahead of Sunday's derby at the Etihad. Right? RIGHT? Ed and Adam discuss the tactical, squad and player issues eating at Pep Guardiola's side. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page o…

United face Viktoria Plzeň on Thursday in a critical Europa League fixture, with Ruben Amorim’s team realistically needing at least two wins from the final three games to avoid a play-off. Plzen, or in English vernacular, Pilsner, is the home of the world famous beer and there will be more than a few Reds sampling the local brews on this trip. Away…

Three former Manchester United players retired this week - Rafael, Fabio and Nani. With more than 450 games for the club between them and countless trophies, each added much to United's modern history. Nani ended his career at Estrela da Amadora, Fabio at Gremio and Rafael at Botafogo. Ed and Wayne discuss their impact. If you are interested in sup…

Dan Ashworth was fired by Manchester United on Saturday and the story keeps on rolling. Ed and Wayne discuss the latest on the continuing drama at Old Trafford. Why was Ashworth fired, what does it say about the club's decision-making and what happens next? If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check o…

#775 | United were beaten by Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday but it turns out a second defeat in a row isn't the big story of the weekend. On Sunday it was reported by The Athletic that Dan Ashworth has parted company with the club after just five months as Sporting Director. What went wrong for the executive for whom United paid £2m …

United face a (sort of) resurgent Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. Can the Ruben Amorim's side get back to winning ways after defeat at Arsenal? And What weapons do Forest have that could cause United trouble? Ed and Tom look forward to Saturday evening's game. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, c…

Luke Shaw is injured again and missed United's defeat at Arsenal this week; Leny Yoro made his competitive debut for the club in the same game. Contrasting injury fortunes and a passing of the baton from a player who may well leave the club this summer to one who is very much the future. Ed and Isabel discuss. If you are interested in supporting th…

#774 We saw it coming. Arsenal have been exceptional at capitalising on set pieces this season, consistently creating chances to win free kicks and corners. United ultimately conceded 13 corners, with two leading to goals for Mikel 'Pulis' Arteta's side. While United’s structure largely held firm, limiting Arsenal's threat from open play, their own…

Daily | United face Arsenal at the Emirates in Ruben Amorim's first game against one of the Premier League's better teams. With away fixtures against Liverpool, City and Spurs to come before December is out, we're going to find out a lot about United's progress before the new year. Ed and Adam preview the game and try and guess what the team and st…

#773 It has been 88 games since United scored four in a Premier League game. 88 games. Is the return of 4-0 FC under new coach Ruben Amorim a co-incidence? Is Marcus Rashford's return to goalscoring form? Ed and Dan think not. After reviewing United's victory over Everton, there's a preview of the trip to Arsenal on Wednesday. If you are interested…

#772 Victory over Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League and more evidence of the very clear way United will play under Head Coach Ruben Amorim. This was far from a perfect United performance, but it is already a team with more identity and clearer patterns of play than at any time under Erik ten Hag. Ed and Tom discuss United's victory on Thursday and th…

From our Youtube channel - Pep Guardiola is under pressure for perhaps the first time in his managerial career. Having lost five in a row and then throwing away a three-goal lead agains Champions League, City are in a mini-crisis. Not the full blown hysterical media circus that happens when United lose, but a difficult time nonetheless. What's goin…

From our Youtube channel ... Eric Cantona joined United 32 years ago today and what a ride it became. Joining from Leeds United for £1 million, Cantona went on to become one of the most influential players in the club's history. Ed and Wayne talk about their memories of the time and do a quick tour around some of Eric's best moments. Then there's a…

#771 Ruben Amorim's Manchester United drew 1-1 at Ipswich with some very familiar problems coming to the fore. But with a new system unveiled and just two full training sessions completed with the full squad, some sense of discombobulation is to be expected. Ed and Wayne discuss Amorim's first game in charge and then look ahead to United's game aga…

#770 Who would you pick in an all time Manchester United XI if using Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 system. That and many other listener questions asked by Ed and Wayne in this international week mailbag pod. Many thanks for all your questions on Twitter and Bluesky. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check o…

#769 Ruud van Nistelrooij’s last game as interim United manager before Ruben Amorim starts work on Monday - and it was the kind of comfortable win we have rarely seen in the past two years. Ed and Dan enjoy some terrific United goals, a decent performance and assess the 'to do' list for the new manager. If you are interested in supporting the show …

#768 United were far from entertaining, but in the end it was comfortable victory over PAOK at Old Trafford. Two fine goals from Amad secured three points and a better position in the Europa League Group Phase table. Ed and Tom enjoy the third of Ruud van Nistelrooij’s four games in charge. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing…

#767 A one-all draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford, given the context over the past week isn't so bad, although interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooij will rue some poor finishing. That has been one of the major stories of the season. Once again United created chances, taking 11 shots but missed four 'big chances' as defined by Opta. It's a challeng…

#766 Now that was some Ruud football. United thrash Leicester in the League Cup and Old Trafford loved it. For the first time in what feels like a lifetime, we enjoyed the football and could feel good about being United fans again. It's temporary and we can't read much into one game but Ed and Tom are feeling joyous about it anyway. If you are inte…

#765 Emergency Pod: Erik ten Hag has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, with Ruud van Nistelrooy place in interim charge. Ed and Dan react to the news and speculate about what might come next. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subs…

#764 Defeat to West Ham leaves Erik ten Hag on the brink once again. Yet, it was also a chaotic game in which United created a fistful of chances, gave up all momentum and lost because of one of the most ridiculous VAR penalty decisions you could ever see. Ed and Wayne try and largely fail to make any sense of it all. If you are interested in suppo…

#763 José Mourinho was sent off but it was the most chaotic moment of an otherwise low-quality game in the Europa League. United are up to *checks notes* 21st in the league. Top top top stuff Reds. It's one win in seven for Erik ten Hag's side. Ed and Tom talk about the good and bad from another trip to Turkey without a victory and then look ahead …

#762 Victory over Brentford and, in the second half at least, a decent performance from United. But once again Erik ten Hag's tactics come under question. Did it really take a sense of injustice to inspire this team, or did the manager make an important half-time adjustment? Ed and Dan discuss and then look ahead to United's trip to Turkey in the E…

Wayne has a new book out in the spring looking at that perpetual topic of debate: Manchester United’s identity. The new book “Football Taught By Matt Busby” contains newly unearthed images of Sir Matt Busby as well as interviews with Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, and other key figures in Manchester United’s history. How did United become the global beh…

#761 United's new executive team met at the INEOS HQ in London. They talked about stuff. It may have included Erik ten Hag's future but they're not telling anybody just yet. Ed and Wayne discuss this and many other important topics. So there you have it. You can find Wayne's latest book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Football-Taught-Busby-Wayne-Bar…

#760 Erik ten Hag got what he planned for - a bore draw at Aston Villa. United cut down on the chaos and on the entertainment. Is this enough to keep Ten Hag in a job? Ed and Dan conclude that it shouldn't but just might. There's a club executive meeting scheduled for Tuesday so watch this space. If you are interested in supporting the show and acc…