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Michael Carrick on the brink after a horror week? Cunha rescues a draw at Fulham| LKIO Ep. 81 (opens the original)
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Manchester United are not just out of rhythm—they look predictable, passive, and one injury away from a full-blown crisis. In this heated breakdown, Steve, Ash, Az and Scott unpack the Fulham draw, the reaction to Neville’s Sky criticism, and whether Michael Carrick’s approach is tactical control or a team being drained of life. The discussion covers United’s lack of intensity, Bruno Fernandes’ influence, midfield balance, recruitment problems and who should take most of the blame. The panel als
Real issues at Manchester United exposed after Brighton defeat | LKIO Ep. 80 (opens the original)
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Manchester United threw away a 2-0 lead against Brighton, and the fallout goes far beyond one bad night. Steve and Az break down how a promising first half featuring Shea Lacey’s stunning strike and Mason Mount’s goal unravelled into another damaging defeat, questioning the team selection, shaky goalkeeping, game management and Michael Carrick’s second-half changes. They also dig into the controversial derby VAR decision, United’s worrying running and intensity numbers, and whether Carrick is be
Andy Mitten: Manchester United understood Elliot Anderson wanted to join | LKIO Ep. 79 (opens the original)
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Ahead of the Manchester derby, Steve caught up with Andy Mitten — editor of United We Stand, writer for The Athletic and regular on the Talk of the Devils podcast. Outside Old Trafford for an exclusive conversation on the state of Manchester United. Andy discusses United’s summer recruitment, including the club’s understanding that Elliot Anderson and Lewis Hall wanted to join, while Steve and Andy debate whether United should have pushed their finances further to land their top targets. They al
Is Michael Carrick feeling the pressure after Man Utd's draw at Everton? | LKIO Ep. 78 (opens the original)
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Steve, Ash and Jackson dig into United’s frustrating 2-2 draw at Everton and what it says about Michael Carrick’s side three games into the new season. United led twice but failed to see the game out, raising questions about game management, the defensive structure and whether four points from the opening three games is a cause for concern. The lads assess where United are after the summer transfer window and where the squad still looks strong or vulnerable, before the latest Baller/Wasteman of
Could Chelsea actually win the Premier League? Rogers, Santos & Transfer Breakdown | LKIO Ep. 77 (opens the original)
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This episode breaks down the summer transfer window from both Chelsea and Manchester United perspectives, with Amar joining Steve, Ash & Az to compare squad building, ownership strategy, and title expectations. The conversation also digs into the value of individual signings like Morgan Rogers and Andrey Santos. We discuss Chelsea’s improved structure under a new manager, United’s more cautious approach, and whether either club strengthened enough to match their ambitions. Expect strong opinions
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