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Carrick’s Counter-Attack Masterclass

Jan 19, 2026

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6 min read

Carrick’s Counter-Attack Masterclass

6 Big Chances created. 0 conceded. Manchester is Red.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Preview

Burnley vs Manchester United Preview: Fletcher’s First Test at Turf Moor

Jan 6, 2026

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6 min read

Burnley vs Manchester United Preview: Fletcher’s First Test at Turf Moor

Burnley can’t score at home. United can’t keep a clean sheet away. The tactical keys to avoid another Wolves style grind.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Report

Amorim Sacked After Leeds: This Wasn’t a Football Decision

Jan 5, 2026

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7 min read

Amorim Sacked After Leeds: This Wasn’t a Football Decision

This wasn’t a collapse on the pitch. It was a breakdown off it.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Preview

Leeds vs Man United Preview: Elland Road Key Stats & Tactical Breakdown

Jan 3, 2026

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5 min read

Leeds vs Man United Preview: Elland Road Key Stats & Tactical Breakdown

Leeds are strong at home but leak goals late. United score away but concede every trip - this sets up as a shootout.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Report

Man United vs Wolves Match Report: Another Missed Chance to Kick On

Dec 31, 2025

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9 min read

Man United vs Wolves Match Report: Another Missed Chance to Kick On

We’ve seen this all season: the table opens up and we don’t take it. Here’s what the numbers say happened.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Preview

The Patience Test: Breaking Wolves Without Bruno

Dec 29, 2025

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4 min read

The Patience Test: Breaking Wolves Without Bruno

A skeleton crew, a deep block, and one dangerous window after the hour. The tactical keys to avoid the banana skin.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Report

Manchester United vs Newcastle Match Review: Survival Over Style

Dec 27, 2025

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7 min read

Manchester United vs Newcastle Match Review: Survival Over Style

United had 33% possession and still won - the ugly, effective tactics that decided Boxing Day.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Preview

Man United vs Newcastle: No Bruno. No Mainoo. Now what?

Dec 25, 2025

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5 min read

Man United vs Newcastle: No Bruno. No Mainoo. Now what?

Boxing Day survival plan: survive set pieces, make Cunha the outlet, and target Newcastle’s late wobble.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Player Report

Player Report: Matheus Cunha

Dec 24, 2025

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6 min read

Player Report: Matheus Cunha

Why the Premier League's "Shot Monster" is about to explode.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Report

We Won the xG. We Lost the Moments

Dec 21, 2025

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7 min read

We Won the xG. We Lost the Moments

Why a 1.31 xG performance at Villa Park felt like a tactical step forward despite the individual lapses.

James Sammut
James Sammut

Match Preview

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

Match Report

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
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

Match Report

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

Match Report

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

Match Report

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
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

Match Report

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
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
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
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