The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Adam Joseph rejoins TPL to discuss the latest around Man Utd following the season's conclusion. The guys look at the reporting around Ederson and whether to believe United will follow through with this deal, and discuss at length how to decipher what sources and reporting to trust ahead of the coming transfer window in an age of fake news and changing football news landscape. They also discuss Roy...

Manchester United ended the season in style with a 3-0 win away at Brighton, with Bruno Fernandes breaking the Premier League season assist record in another huge moment in a remarkable campaign. This episode of TPL with Scott Saunders looks at the performance, the key moments from the win, and why the mood around United feels far more optimistic heading into next season. There is also discussion...

Manchester United are being linked with a move for Ederson, but is it really going to happen based on the reports? This episode looks at whether United are actually going to sign the Atalanta midfielder, how he would fit into the squad, and what the latest links might mean for the club’s summer plans. There is also discussion on Bruno Fernandes winning the Premier League Player of the Year award a...

Michael Carrick has officially extended his Manchester United contract, while Pep Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City marks a huge shift in the balance of power in Manchester. This episode reacts to both developments, what they mean for United, and why this could be a defining moment if the club gets the next phase right. There is also discussion on Harry Maguire being left out of the Engla...

Bruno Fernandes was named FWA Footballer of the Year this week — and after attending the awards dinner in London, there’s plenty to discuss. In this episode, Scott Saunders shares his thoughts on meeting Bruno at the ceremony, the impression he left while spending time with fans and journalists afterwards, and why moments like that help explain why he remains such a respected figure around Manches...

Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City would be one of the biggest shifts in the Premier League landscape for years — and it could give Manchester United a real opening. This episode looks at why it could make the title race more open, and why United now have a huge chance to benefit if the club gets this summer right. There is also discussion on why City would still be a major force without Guardi...

Scott Saunders shares his post match thought on the chaos that was Man Utd's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Sunday. Bryan Mbeumo's handball is going to steal the headlines so the media have something to talk about this week, but the day was all about Bruno Fernandes - who equalled the all time record in a single season for assists in the Premier League - and Casemiro, who played...

Scott Saunders rounds up the latest news around Manchester United, covering the contract length Michael Carrick is set to be handed by the club, Matthijs de Ligt's recent surgery, United's youth team losing the cup final against City, and looks ahead to the last game of the season at Old Trafford against Nottingham Forest. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtu...

Jamie Bajwa of Sub Prime Goals joins Scott Saunders on TPL following Manchester United's qualification to the Champions League - and the guys discuss the financial picture at the club...which (whisper it) is looking healthier than in the last few years. The guys discuss the cost savings United will make, the commercial upside, Champions League revenue and how everything goes into the pot for the t...

Man Utd execs are set to recommend to Jim Ratcliffe that Michael Carrick is given the Manchester United head coach job beyond the end of this season - with the expectation for the deal to now progress. Scott Saunders reacts to the news and breaks down his thoughts on the situation in the latest episode of TPL. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePr...

Casemiro’s time at Manchester United is coming to an end, which makes this the right moment to judge the signing properly. This episode looks back on what Casemiro brought to the club, the impact he had in midfield, the big moments, the decline, and how he'll be remembered. There is also discussion on the wider context around the move — the fee, the wages, the age profile, the short-term boost he...

Adam Joseph joins Scott Saunders for another State of Play episode. The guys first of all discuss the big incident of the weekend - the foul on David Raya at West Ham - which now looks likely to hand Arsenal the title. After a brief chat about the state of officiating in the PL, the guys get into how big Man Utd's summer needs to be...and why they need to be super aggressive. The guys ponder how m...

Manchester United’s 0-0 draw with Sunderland was another reminder that too many rotation players and squad options are not offering enough - with Zirkzee, Mount and most of the team failing to impress. This video from Scott Saunders breaks down a flat attacking display, a lack of threat in key areas, and why several players failed to take a big opportunity. There is also a look at what this says a...

Bruno Fernandes has won the Football Writers Association Footballer of the Year award! Scott Saunders reacts to the news and explains why he voted for the Man Utd captain, why he didn't vote for Declan Rice and what Man Utd need to do to fulfil Bruno's dreams at Man Utd. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple...

Man Utd have secured Champions League and look good to finish third this season, but the task isn't over yet - Scott Saunders runs through what he would like to see out of United in the final three games of the season to keep the positive feeling, and looks ahead to Saturday's game at Sunderland. Scott also gets into your latest comments in the second half of the show - keep them coming! Subscribe...

Manchester United need midfielders this summer, but not every big-name option is realistic — and not every realistic option is the right fit. This episode of TPL runs through three ideal, semi-realistic midfield targets for United in 2026, looking at the profiles, the cost, the fit, and what would actually make sense in this squad. Names discussed include Elliot Anderson, Aurelien Tchouameni, Math...

On today's TPL, Scott Saunders runs through some parting words from Casemiro on his Man Utd exit and why United need to retain his ambitions after he leaves, addresses the social media debates on Michael Carrick's underlying metrics and comparisons to Amorim's United, and there's some words on Arsenal....who have reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years...and why the same...

Scott Saunders returns with a new TPL podcast outlining the reasoning behind the decision he's made on whether Michael Carrick should be given the Man Utd job for next season. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id15826168...

Scott Saunders reacts to Man Utd's HUGE win over Liverpool on Sunday, which OFFICIALLY put them back in the Champions League! There's reaction to Kobbie Mainoo's match winner, the good and bad parts of the performance, why this is the first step to take and why this MUST be built on...and a lot more. Get your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https...

Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford in one of the biggest games of the season, and this is not a day for caution — it is a day for United to go and win. This preview breaks down why the mindset has to be aggressive, where Liverpool can be hurt, and what United need to get right to take all three points. There is also a look at the recent record in this fixture, why home advantage has...

Manchester United fans have had plenty to say — so this episode is built around your comments. Scott Saunders goes through listener questions and fan reaction on INEOS, Michael Carrick, the manager decision, United’s playing style, expectations for next season and what has to happen in a huge summer transfer window. Are INEOS getting more right than wrong, or have their early mistakes created doub...

Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new Manchester United deal, securing one of the club’s biggest priorities heading into a huge summer. In this episode, Scott Saunders reacts to the significance of Mainoo’s extension, what it says about United’s direction, and why it matters so much on and off the pitch. There’s also discussion on the manager situation, with Andoni Iraola now emerging as a possible alter...

Scott Saunders rounds up the latest news on Man Utd and the future of Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo - but explains why NOW is the time Manchester United MUST raise their game and start moving back towards becoming the Man Utd they are famous for. This club is about competing for titles and winning the biggest trophies. With the return to the Champions League on the horizon and the money that c...

Man Utd are TWO points from official Champions League qualification! United beat Brentford 2-1 on Monday with goals from Casemiro and Sesko, but rode their luck at times throughout. Scott Saunders breaks down the game and offers his thoughts on United's current form and performances vs results. There's also more focus on if Michael Carrick is the right man and what United's priority is at this mom...

After some big Premier League results on Saturday, Scott Saunders runs through JUST HOW CLOSE Man Utd are to qualifying for the Champions League. Scott explains how many points are needed for United to officially confirm their place, and runs through the totals the teams changing can reach and what United need to do. There's also a look ahead to the Brentford game on Monday, where Scott picks his...