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The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

The Promised Land is a Manchester United podcast brought to you by football journalist, editor and presenter Scott Saunders talking all the latest on the biggest club in England. Taking an approach of "never too high, never too low", a phrase coined by TPL"s former co-host, the late Rob Blanchette, the show aims to bring an element of calmness and measured analysis on what we see on and off the pitch in relation to United. Scott has the unique insight of being a fan of the club for 30 years and

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30:07

Why Are Man Utd Conceding So Many Goals? A Look at...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/08

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

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36:01

What Went Wrong at Everton? Man Utd State of Play w/...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/07

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

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28:46

Game Management Costs United! More Points Dropped |...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/06

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

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42:17

Why Didn't Man Utd Spend More in the Transfer Window?...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/05

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

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28:59

Carrick Speaks on Transfers, Dorgu to Left Back? |...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/04

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

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51:58

Did Man Utd Let Carrick Down? Summer Transfer Window...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/02

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

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26:13

Zirkzee Stays, Ait-Nouri Approach: Late Drama on...

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2026/09/02

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

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28:40

No New Left Back, No Deadline Day Signings | REACTION

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/01

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

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51:21

Man Utd State of Play: The Response Against Ipswich &...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/08/31

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

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30:22

THAT'S MORE LIKE IT! Kobbie Is Class & Bruno Gets...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/08/30

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

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28:59

Zirkzee Loan, Collyer Sold for Peanuts? | Ipswich...

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2026/08/29

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

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23:11

Bayern, Atletico, a Good Draw & Bad Recent Memories |...

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2026/08/27

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

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35:37

Bruno Fernandes Wins PFA POTY - And Spends All Week...

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2026/08/27

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

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32:01

Transfer Latest: Barcelona's Balde on Loan? Hall...

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2026/08/26

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

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21:18

Carlos Baleba OFFICIALLY Joins Man Utd! | REACTION

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/08/25

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

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30:49

Santos, Tielemans & Baleba: Rating Man Utd's Midfield...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/08/24

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 Fernandes and Mason Mount, how they can make the midfield even stronger with supplemental additions, and if

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40:05

Losing at Hull: A One-Off or a Sign of Bigger...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/08/23

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 discuss United's lack of physicality, the tactical issues Hull were able to exploit, concerns over the

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26:13

Too Soft, Too Easy, Huge Reality Check: Hull 2-0 Man...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/08/22

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 campaign? Scott Saunders offers his full post-match reaction to Hull 2-0 Manchester United, including

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23:43

NEW SEASON BEGINS! Hull vs Man Utd | Preview,...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/08/21

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 to expect from United tactically, players to watch and our final score prediction. Competitive football

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66:05

Premier League Season 1-20 Predictions: Analysing Man...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/08/20

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 be under new management? And how seriously should United view Tottenham, Aston Villa and Newcastle? We

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