The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

SEMENYO REJECTS UNITED! What happens now? Newcastle preview & starting XI

Scott Saunders reacts to the news that Manchester United have missed out on Antoine Semenyo to rivals Manchester City, meaning their immediate top target is all set to join a rival club who can offer more immediate success. Is it a blessing in disguise given the concerns over the midfield? What could we see United do in January as a result? Scott also looks ahead to the Boxing Day game with Newcastle, with lots of injuries making team selection difficult and solutions needing to be found. What do United do in midfield? What will United's XI be? Scott runs through his thoughts. Happy holidays to those celebrating and thank you so much for your support on the podcast in 2025! 🎙️ The Promised Land – A Manchester United Podcast 👍 Like, subscribe & comment with your thoughts on the game YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠ Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Scott Saunders for daily United analysis X ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ IG ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/⁠⁠⁠ TPL X ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/tplmufc⁠ #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #ManUtd #PremierLeague #RubenAmorim #ThePromisedLand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do Man Utd replace Bruno Fernandes? Mainoo's injury, Martinez in midfield & more

Bruno Fernandes is out injured — so how do Manchester United actually cope without him? In this episode, I break down the realistic midfield solutions Ruben Amorim has at his disposal and what each option says about United’s short- and long-term direction. From the possibility of Lisandro Martínez stepping into midfield, to Kobbie Mainoo’s responsibility without Bruno, Casemiro’s role in controlling games, and what this all means for Manuel Ugarte’s future at the club. Is this a moment for tactical evolution? The long awaited introduction of academy players? Or a warning sign that United still lack balance and creativity without the captain? We assess: • How United replace Bruno’s creativity and leadership • Martínez as a midfield option — risk or necessity? • Mainoo’s development amid demand for minutes • Casemiro's return • What this injury spell could mean for Ugarte and future recruitment A big-picture discussion about squad building, system fit, and whether United are finally being forced to solve problems they’ve put off for too long. - 🎙️ The Promised Land – A Manchester United Podcast 👍 Like, subscribe & comment with your thoughts on the game YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠ Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Scott Saunders for daily United analysis X ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ IG ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/⁠⁠⁠ TPL X ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/tplmufc⁠ #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #ManUtd #PremierLeague #RubenAmorim #ThePromisedLand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mistakes cost United in narrow Villa defeat | VILLA 2-1 MAN UTD REACTION

Scott Saunders reflects on Man Utd's defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday which leaves them three points off the top four going into Christmas. United put in an improved performance but were punished in moments by two goals from Morgan Rogers, while Bruno Fernandes picked up an injury and will likely miss at least a month. Scott discusses United's performance, the good and bad parts, what's changing under Ruben Amorim's instruction, and more. 🎙️ The Promised Land – A Manchester United Podcast 👍 Like, subscribe & comment with your thoughts on the game YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠ Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Scott Saunders for daily United analysis X ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ IG ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/⁠⁠⁠ TPL X ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/tplmufc⁠ #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #ManUtd #PremierLeague #RubenAmorim #ThePromisedLand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amorim takes aim at "entitlement" in United camp | Aston Villa preview

Scott Saunders looks ahead to Man Utd's trip to Aston Villa on the latest episode of TPL, and ponders how Ruben Amorim gets through this game with six first team players missing with injury, suspension & international duty. Also on the agenda is the latest on Kobbie Mainoo and Amorim's HUGE comments about entitlement which he feels exists at United - following his recent comments on Harry Amass and Chido Obi. 🎙️ The Promised Land – A Manchester United Podcast 👍 Like, subscribe & comment with your thoughts on the game YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠ Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Scott Saunders for daily United analysis X ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ IG ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/⁠⁠⁠ TPL X ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/tplmufc⁠ #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #ManUtd #PremierLeague #RubenAmorim #ThePromisedLand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Man Utd to go "all out" for Antoine Semenyo - should they pay up?

Scott Saunders catches up on the most recent Manchester United news and spends a large chunk of the podcast chatting about the club's interest - now confirmed - in signing Antoine Semenyo! Scott runs through why even though midfield is a priority, this is a market opportunity for a long term target that United should be in the mix for. Also discussed is the latest on Kobbie Mainoo's brother's t-shirt incident, and more comments from Bruno Fernandes. 🎙️ The Promised Land – A Manchester United Podcast 👍 Like, subscribe & comment with your thoughts on the game YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠ Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Scott Saunders for daily United analysis X ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ IG ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/⁠⁠⁠ TPL X ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/tplmufc⁠ #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #ManUtd #PremierLeague #RubenAmorim #ThePromisedLand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices