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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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57:56

Is THIS Man Utd's Intended Path to Removing the Debt...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/10/02

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, refinance the debt away from Manchester United and increase the club’s capacity to fund a new stadium? The new

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62:39

SHAM CITY! Reacting to the Premier League's DAMNING...

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2026/09/30

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 financial advantage the Commission says they obtained. There's also discussion of whether expulsion from the

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67:23

State of Play...Man City: Guilty Verdict, Possible...

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2026/09/29

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 punishment if City's appeal fails. What would actually constitute a proportionate sporting sanction? Is

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36:34

Manchester City Found GUILTY on 114 Premier League...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/28

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 significance of their success. There's also a personal reflection on why City's dominance has always felt

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30:03

Is Carrick Under Pressure Already? What's Going Wrong...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/23

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 simply haven't delivered: in both boxes, in their defensive structure, intensity, game management and

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54:39

Man Utd's Bad Start, Carrick & Criticism for INEOS |...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/22

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 and playing style, what Carrick is trying to build, what the biggest issues on pitch are and which

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30:21

Joint Worst Start to a Season & the Pressure's on...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/21

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 on Carrick, his comments, tactics and

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29:24

Alarm Bells Are Ringing LOUDLY Again | Man Utd 2-3...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/17

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 went wrong, the mistakes that changed the game, United’s build-up and whether individual errors are

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40:01

JJ Gabriel Wants to LEAVE Man Utd: What's Gone Wrong?

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2026/09/16

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 — so why does he now want out? This episode breaks down what is known about the situation, Gabriel's

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47:09

How Damaging is the Derby Defeat? Man Utd State of...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/15

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 Michael Carrick, the players and the club’s summer recruitment? There’s also a wider look at the issues

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32:27

Poor Performance & Terrible VAR Call Costs United the...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/13

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

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28:09

Is There a Blueprint to Beat Man City? Manchester...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/12

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

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29:08

Start Sesko More! Mainoo & Tielemans Star in UCL...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/11

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

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35:07

Your Comments: Expectations & Underwhelming Results,...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/10

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? —

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29:56

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK! Man Utd vs Sabah Preview,...

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast ·

2026/09/09

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

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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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