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Manchester United Match Reviews, where I analyze performances using xG, shot quality, and tactical turning points.

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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 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 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 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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Match Report

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

Aug 5, 2025

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6 min read

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.

James Sammut
James Sammut

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