#922 |  Ed and Dan dissect Manchester United’s 2–0 win over Sunderland - a performance that offered relief, if not revelation. There’s praise for Senne Lemmens’ clean sheet, but the discussion quickly turns to Amorim’s tactical rigidity, and the sustainability of the long-ball plan.

Amad Diallo’s case for more minutes grows louder, there’s competition for a place between Mason Mount and Matteus Cunha. The conversation also touches on Leny Yoro’s defensive integration, Kobbie Mainoo’s long-term role, and why even in victory, United’s football feels low-percentage.

Plus: the youth team keeps winning, United Women continue to impress, and there’s a preview of the trip to Anfield - where the real test of progress begins.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:00 United 2–0 Sunderland: Match Reaction
04:04 Tactical Tweaks & Formation Choices
07:27 Build-Up Play & Long Ball Debate
17:57 Can Amorim’s System Hold Up?
20:13 Liverpool Preview & Weaknesses to Target
23:47 Youth & Women’s Team Updates
25:07 International Call-Ups
31:25 Tactical Solutions & Formation Debates
36:49 Mainoo’s Future in Midfield
40:56 Amorim’s Management Style Under the Microscope
44:27 FIFA World Cup Pricing
46:20 Closing Thoughts

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