#140: Amorim and Tactics vs. Talent (with Jon Mackenzie)

A strange defeat to Everton prevented United from rising up to 5th in the Premier League table, raising questions about the ceiling of this side and whether Amorim is extracting its full potential. Note: Audio issues clear around 13:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron and Kees welcome Jake Fox (@setpiecesicko on x) of the Pot Shot Pod to discuss Man United's changes at set pieces this campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron and Kees discuss Man United's cagey yet dramatic late come-from-ahead, come-from-behind draw in North London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend's draw against Nottingham Forest exposed some of the issues behind United's current approach. Aaron and Kees discuss what we have learned about Amorim's 25/26 United side as they reach the 10-match point in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kees and Aaron discuss United's recent uptick in form, what it means for the side going forward, and then wrap up the episode with some listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kees breaks down United's first victory at Anfield in 9 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With no United matches this week, we briefly turn to the rest of the league as we highlight some of the more interesting trends since the start of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron and Kees welcome Jon Mackenzie of Tifo Football and The Athletic to discuss tactical evolution in the modern Premier League, how tactics interact with player quality to determine results, and what this means for Ruben Amorim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kees discusses United's disappointing loss to Brentford in London over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Kees and Aaron discuss United's dramatic 10v10 win over Chelsea, including the extent to which we can learn from this match, how much it helps Amorim's position, and where it leaves the side heading into some easier fixtures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices