Manchester United vs Newcastle Match Review: Survival Over Style

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

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.

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.

The Fortress Crumbles: United Humiliated by 10-Man Everton

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

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

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.

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.

Preseason 4/5: Yoro Shines, United Stumble in 2–2 Draw

A sharp look at United’s defensive starlet, midfield misfires, and what Amorim still needs to fix before Fiorentina.