Manchester United had the chance to further cement third place… and instead reminded everyone why this season still feels fragile. This week’s podcast looks at two very different games that ended up telling the same story. Against Crystal Palace we finally saw Benjamin Sesko get the start his performances deserved. A painfully slow first half still produced chances, before United eventually found more purpose after the break. A soft penalty and an even softer red card helped swing the game, b...

Another week, another reminder that nothing ever comes easily when you follow Manchester United. What looked like a promising start quickly turned into a long, frustrating evening as United struggled to break down an Everton side perfectly happy to slow the game to a crawl and make life uncomfortable. A bright opening five minutes hinted at control and momentum — but once Everton settled, the next 85 became a test of patience, ideas, and ultimately effectiveness in the final third. There was ...

After another frustrating low block battle, the reaction around Manchester United has been… completely over the top. In this episode I break down whether the lack of threat against a deep defence is a genuine United problem or just the next tactical hurdle Carrick needs to solve. With the same starting XI highlighting familiar issues — including the decision to effectively play three number tens — was domination without danger inevitable? Thankfully Sesko once again stepped up, managing his m...

Manchester United beat Tottenham 2-0 at Old Trafford — but this was a game that changed dramatically as it went on. In this episode of the mufc from a distance podcast, I break down the big talking points from the night: • Sticking with the same starting XI — bold call or obvious decision? • A surprisingly even contest before Spurs went down to ten men • United’s ingenuity from set pieces and how it shifted the momentum • Why the final hour felt comfortable… maybe too comfortable • And Bruno ...

After weeks of chaos, Manchester United faced what felt like the biggest game of the season — and while the result says progress, the performance still leaves plenty to debate. In this episode I break down a nervy win over Fulham where a 2–0 lead never felt comfortable, a midfield that still looks leaky despite a strong Casemiro display, and why Fulham’s goals shouldn’t be pinned on Ugarte. There’s also a look at Kobbie Mainoo’s current level — steady rather than spectacular — and a squa...

After two weeks of noise, drama and chaos, Manchester United finally gave us something unfamiliar — a relatively quiet week. In this episode of MUFC From A Distance, I look back at another win that raised as many questions off the pitch as it answered on it. We cover: Selection déjà vu and what it told us before kick-off Pre-match nerves and the fear that last week might have been a fluke A worrying first 30 minutes that felt all too familiar Why the remaining 60 minutes told the same p...

Hiya and welcome to the latest episode of the MUFC From A Distance podcast. In this episode, I look at the build-up to the derby and the game itself, starting with the criticism aimed at Michael Carrick before he’d even taken charge, and the usual suspects who seemed desperate for United to fail. We get into the surprising team selection, the expected formation, and then what actually happened on the pitch. Passion, intelligence, attacking intent, and crucially, no retreat once United were ah...

Another grim week at Manchester United — and another reminder of just how broken the club feels right now. We get into the Ole and Carrick rumour mill, why Darren Fletcher’s second game somehow looked worse than the first, and a performance that was as flat, slow and disjointed as we’ve seen in years. Amorim had this side completely sussed — and once again United looked like a team reacting, not thinking. There were two exceptions. Lacey and Šeško showed energy, intent and something resemblin...

Manchester United don’t lack talent. They don’t lack effort. And they certainly don’t lack opinions. This episode looks at a club increasingly shaped by outside voices — pundits, ex-players, executives leaking to the media — while the actual football continues to drift. From Darren Fletcher’s role and the constant need to reference Sir Alex Ferguson, the Lazarus-like recovery from injury, still taking 20 minutes to get going, this felt like another performance where United w...

Ruben Amorim has been sacked — and it feels like a decision driven by fear, not football. After speaking honestly following the draw away at Leeds, Amorim was left exposed by a Manchester United board more concerned with headlines than leadership. Instead of backing their manager, they allowed briefings, leaks, and media pressure to build — with former players turned pundits leading the charge. This episode is an angry, unfiltered reaction to a club that continues to repeat the same mistakes....