About The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast
The Promised Land is a Manchester United podcast brought to you by football journalist, editor and presenter Scott Saunders talking all the latest on the biggest club in England. Taking an approach of "never too high, never too low", a phrase coined by TPL's former co-host, the late Rob Blanchette, the show aims to bring an element of calmness and measured analysis on what we see on and off the pitch in relation to United. Scott has the unique insight of being a fan of the club for 30 years and working in the football media scene for over a decade, and will often endeavour to bring an alternative eye and critical thinking to what's being reported. There's no shouting or over the top reactions, but instead level-headed conversation on all the latest topics for every United fan to enjoy.
Man Utd Have Gone Back to Square One Under Michael Carrick - Leeds 1-1 Man Utd Reaction
Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Leeds United leaves Michael Carrick's side with just seven points from their opening seven Premier League games, extending a winless run that stretches back to August.
Three consecutive 1-1 draws against bottom-half opposition have stopped the run of defeats, but have they actually changed anything? Despite an encouraging spell under Carrick towards the end of last season, United increasingly look like a team returning to the same problems that plagued them before his appointment.
There were positives at Elland Road. United showed greater commitment, Leny Yoro and Carlos Baleba impressed, and they produced a well-worked goal. But familiar weaknesses remain: underlying performances, vulnerability from set pieces, players operating outside their preferred positions and questions over Carrick's tactical decisions and use of substitutions.
Where next? Scott Saunders talks through his thoughts.
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16 Oct 2026
Lisandro Martinez Apologises - Should He Play at Leeds? HUGE Match for Carrick!
Lisandro Martínez has apologised following his explosive comments about Manchester United's leadership, but questions remain about his future at Old Trafford ahead of the visit to Leeds.
After meeting with the club's hierarchy and Michael Carrick, Martínez has issued a further statement acknowledging that his public criticism was made at the wrong time and place. But does the apology draw a line under the controversy, or could the Argentine defender now be considering his future away from Manchester United?
There's reaction to Carrick's latest press conference, including his comments about standards in training and the responsibility of United's players.
Should United now consider phasing Martínez out and moving him on? What sort of transfer fee could the club realistically command, and would selling him be the right decision?
Attention also turns to Sunday's Premier League trip to Leeds United, with a look at the team news, Carrick's selection decisions, a predicted starting XI and the importance of getting a result after another turbulent week at Old Trafford.
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15 Oct 2026
Martinez Makes New Statement & Wants to Leave - Now What? Crisis Meeting w/ Adam Joseph
Manchester United are in crisis, and Adam Joseph returns to The Promised Land for an emergency discussion about the growing problems at Old Trafford.
Following Lisandro Martínez's explosive interview publicly questioning Jason Wilcox and United's football leadership, serious questions are being asked about the direction of the club, the standards being set behind the scenes and the growing pressure on Michael Carrick.
Was Martínez right to speak out? Does his subsequent statement change anything? And with another crisis right here and now, how is this moved past on and off the pitch?
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