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The False Crisis (United is 4 points off 2nd)

Dec 3, 2025

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5 min read

The False Crisis (United is 4 points off 2nd)

West Ham have conceded 27 goals. Paqueta is out. No excuses.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Monday Match Review

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Crystal Palace 1-2 Man United: Ugly Points Beat Pretty Defeats

Dec 1, 2025

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6 min read

Crystal Palace 1-2 Man United: Ugly Points Beat Pretty Defeats

We reversed the second half collapse, capitalized on their fatigue, and took all three points from one of the toughest grounds in the league.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Preview

The 45-Minute Myth: Why We Collapse and How to Fix It

Nov 28, 2025

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7 min read

The 45-Minute Myth: Why We Collapse and How to Fix It

Amorim confirms the "control" issue. With Cunha out, Sunday becomes a test of stamina and structure.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Form and Stats Update

8 Points Last 5, Zero Control

Nov 26, 2025

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7 min read

8 Points Last 5, Zero Control

Why the data says we’re surviving matches, not driving them.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Monday Match Review

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The Fortress Crumbles: United Humiliated by 10-Man Everton

Nov 25, 2025

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7 min read

The Fortress Crumbles: United Humiliated by 10-Man Everton

77 minutes with a man advantage. 25 shots. 70% possession. One embarrassing 0-1 defeat.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Preview

The Old Trafford Validation: Proving the Fortress is No Accident

Nov 21, 2025

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8 min read

The Old Trafford Validation: Proving the Fortress is No Accident

A tactical plan to bypass Everton's press, exploit their weak flank, and survive the set-piece bombardment.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Player Report

Player Report: Matthijs de Ligt

Nov 15, 2025

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7 min read

Player Report: Matthijs de Ligt

United's 95th Percentile Duelist & Recovery Machine

James Sammut
James Sammut

Monday Match Review

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Bailed Out by a Corner: United’s 0.63 xG Problem

Nov 10, 2025

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6 min read

Bailed Out by a Corner: United’s 0.63 xG Problem

We overperformed to snatch a 2-2 draw. The 62% aerial dominance saved the result, but the 45% possession and lack of control are critical red flags

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Preview

How United Can Break The Tottenham Curse This Weekend

Nov 7, 2025

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6 min read

How United Can Break The Tottenham Curse This Weekend

A tactical plan to exploit their "home sickness." Plus, a note on our new content.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Player Report

Player Report: Bruno Fernandes

Nov 5, 2025

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9 min read

Player Report: Bruno Fernandes

Playing Deeper, Creating More, Scoring Less

James Sammut
James Sammut

Monday Match Review

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GW10: Man United 2–2 Forest (A): Control without Threat

Nov 3, 2025

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9 min read

GW10: Man United 2–2 Forest (A): Control without Threat

63 entries, 17 touches in their box. Why Forest did more damage with less ball.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Form and Stats Update

United Trend Check: Winning on Efficiency, Not Control

Oct 30, 2025

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8 min read

United Trend Check: Winning on Efficiency, Not Control

Last five show results driven by finishing and saves, not volume. Nottingham plan inside.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Monday Match Review

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Man United 4-2 Brighton: 4 Goals from 1.29 xG and 10 Shots Allowed in Our Own Box

Oct 27, 2025

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8 min read

Man United 4-2 Brighton: 4 Goals from 1.29 xG and 10 Shots Allowed in Our Own Box

We scored four goals off 1.29 xG but we also let Brighton take 17 shots — 10 of them from inside our own box.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Form and Stats Update

Man United Week 8: Form and Trends

Oct 23, 2025

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6 min read

Man United Week 8: Form and Trends

Set-pieces ≈45% of goals; form holds 3–0–2; Brighton (H) next.

James Sammut
James Sammut

WMR Monday

Big Chances Equal: How United Won Where It Mattered

Oct 21, 2025

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5 min read

Big Chances Equal: How United Won Where It Mattered

The system is working?

James Sammut
James Sammut

MSI Update

MSI Week 7 – 51.7 — Structure found, consistency needed

Oct 9, 2025

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6 min read

MSI Week 7 – 51.7 — Structure found, consistency needed

United’s form ticks up, but it’s still fragile.

James Sammut
James Sammut

WMR Monday

WMR Monday – GW7: Sunderland (H) 2–0

Oct 6, 2025

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5 min read

WMR Monday – GW7: Sunderland (H) 2–0

Controlled first half. Professional second. Clean sheet with a keeper who makes saves.

James Sammut
James Sammut

MSI Update

MSI Week 6 – 50.4 (Stuck in Relegation Form)

Oct 2, 2025

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5 min read

MSI Week 6 – 50.4 (Stuck in Relegation Form)

No improvement shown. Change needed.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Overview

MSI Explained: Match Sharpness Index

Oct 1, 2025

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5 min read

MSI Explained: Match Sharpness Index

A weekly 0–100 score of recent performance (WMR) and club health (CHI).

James Sammut
James Sammut

Monthly CHI

October Club Health Index - 52.3

Oct 1, 2025

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5 min read

October Club Health Index - 52.3

Form stagnation weighs on feeling around the club.

James Sammut
James Sammut

WMR Monday

WMR Monday – GW6: Brentford (A) 1–3

Sep 29, 2025

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5 min read

WMR Monday – GW6: Brentford (A) 1–3

Event inflated attack hides deeper issues

James Sammut
James Sammut

MSI Update

MSI Week 5 - 50.7 (Trending Up)

Sep 25, 2025

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6 min read

MSI Week 5 - 50.7 (Trending Up)

Form trend improves on season-best defending. Next two matches decide a tier move.

James Sammut
James Sammut

WMR Monday

WMR Monday – GW5: Chelsea (H) 2–1

Sep 22, 2025

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4 min read

WMR Monday – GW5: Chelsea (H) 2–1

Cleaner box defending, sharper finishing. Deserved three points.

James Sammut
James Sammut

MSI Update

MSI Week 4 - 49.1 (Back to Severe Underperformance)

Sep 18, 2025

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5 min read

MSI Week 4 - 49.1 (Back to Severe Underperformance)

Burnley bounce erased. Defending needs improvement.

James Sammut
James Sammut

WMR Monday

WMR Monday - GW4: Manchester City (A) 0–3

Sep 15, 2025

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3 min read

WMR Monday - GW4: Manchester City (A) 0–3

Worst performance of the season. Attacking numbers flatter us.

James Sammut
James Sammut
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