The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

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.

Episodes

Man Utd to make Tonali approach? Could City beat United to BOTH Anderson AND Tonali?

March 29, 2026 • 30 mins
Scott Saunders returns with a new TPL catching up on some of the stuff he's missed recently - notably the reporting that Man Utd will make an approach for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali in the summer! Scott digs into whether to buy in to the talk and also addresses a new report on Man City going for Tonali as well as Elliot Anderson - who United want too. Discussed is how the midfield should be made up next season and how to read into...
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The Final 7 Games: Man Utd's Run-In & How it Compares to Chelsea, Liverpool & Villa

March 25, 2026 • 29 mins
The Premier League is taking its final break of the season - and there's just SEVEN GAMES left to play! Scott takes stock of Manchester United's remaining fixtures in the league this season and runs the rule over their Champions League chances but also outlines all of the games United's immediate rivals for top five - Aston Villa, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City - have to play, and explains why it'll be just as, if not more...
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POOR officiating costs United in dramatic draw | Bournemouth 2-2 Man Utd REACTION

March 21, 2026 • 30 mins
Man Utd drew at Bournemouth on Friday night to hold on to third place ahead of a LONG break until their next Premier League match....but the headlines were stolen by a poor refereeing decision which quite possibly impacted the outcome of the game. Scott Saunders talks through his thoughts on the 2-2 draw and the lack of consistency in decision making which saw United NOT get a penalty and Harry Maguire get sent off for what was....
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Man Utd in "advanced talks" for €80m Bruno Guimarães | Rashford to Barcelona latest

March 19, 2026 • 28 mins
Bruno Guimaraes to Man Utd - could it really happen? Scott Saunders digs into the latest story from Reuters and explains why this may have some REAL validity to it. Also discussed is his fit in the team, the thoughts on the quoted €80m price, and if it could really happen. Scott also discusses the latest attempts by Barcelona to low ball Man Utd over Marcus Rashford. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube:...
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Is Sandro Tonali becoming Man Utd's MOST LIKELY summer signing?

March 18, 2026 • 27 mins
The reports are rolling - Man Utd are interested in Newcastle's Sandro Tonali. Scott Saunders addresses the latest news around Man Utd's hunt for a new midfielder - and explains why he feels as though this deal may, as difficult as it will be to pull off, the most likely one to happen for the summer coming up as it stands. Elliot Anderson's name is discussed, as well as an idea on why we're hearing United only want 2 midfielders ...
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One more year of Casemiro: The case & conditions FOR a new contract offer

March 16, 2026 • 25 mins
Casemiro is going to leave Manchester United - it's already decided. But is letting him go without at least an extension offer the wisest decision for Man Utd in a summer where their midfield needs a revamp? Scott Saunders explains why while it may not even happen, United should at least table a conditional, less expensive offer to keep the Brazilian around the squad beyond the rest of this season. If he rejects, at least you tri...
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HUGE STEP TO UCL! BRUNO ASSIST KING 👑 MAN UTD 3-1 VILLA REACTION!

March 15, 2026 • 35 mins
Scott Saunders reacts to Man Utd's huge 3-1 win over Aston Villa, and what it means for their Champions League chances after all of United's main rivals for the top five dropped points. There's talk on Bruno Fernandes breaking assist records, his impact on the team and one more year for Casemiro - if it's at all possible! Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?su...
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Man Utd vs Aston Villa preview: Predicted XI & how to exploit Emery's tactics

March 14, 2026 • 29 mins
Scott Saunders looks ahead to Man Utd's crucial fixture against Aston Villa on Sunday, which could go a long way to showing us their credentials to qualify for the Champions League. Scott shares his thoughts on how United should approach the game and the big opportunity for United to exploit based on Villa's recent performances. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandM...
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Man Utd transfer latest: Murillo linked, Yan Diomande & making the budget work

March 12, 2026 • 37 mins
Scott Saunders addresses some of the rumoured moves Man Utd could make in the summer following an extension to Lisandro Martinez's injury return timeline. Centre back has been talked up as a priority and Nottingham Forest's Murillo has been the latest name linked - and Scott again talks up the option of raiding the relegated-from-Premier-League market as something United should be all over. Scott talks about Murillo's fit, his pri...
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Man Utd’s Squad Weaknesses & Positions That Need Fixing w/ Adam Joseph

March 9, 2026 • 41 mins
Scott & Adam have taken a look at the current state of the Man Utd squad and identified what it can and can't do - and as a result, found the weaknesses that need to be addressed in the summer transfer window. With Champions League football now the fully-focused target, the guys run through each position in the squad and discuss if a player will need to be signed to strengthen that area in the summer - and how many signings will b...
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Man Utd State of Play: Recent performances, Carrick's future & aligning expectation w/ Adam Joseph

March 6, 2026 • 41 mins
Adam Joseph returns to the Promised Land pod to run the rule over Man Utd's recent performances and talk through feelings following Michael Carrick's first defeat. There's talk on how realistic it is to expect Carrick to continually deliver performances fans demand, and whether his standing in the stakes for the permanent role have changed following recent matches. There's also talk on the problems the team have and.... some tal...
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Carrick suffers first defeat & familiar problems return | Newcastle 2-1 Man Utd REACTION

March 5, 2026 • 33 mins
Manchester United have suffered their first defeat under Michael Carrick - and it's hard to argue they didn't deserve it at Newcastle. Scott Saunders reflects on United's performance, why Newcastle bettered United, the decisions from the referee and why it's not time to go OTT or panic about top 5...yet. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1...
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Why Carrick's critics are WRONG so far | Newcastle vs Man Utd preview & prediction

March 3, 2026 • 32 mins
Scott Saunders looks ahead to a massive Premier League away trip to Newcastle, who have lost 5 in their last 6 - Scott talks through the opportunity ahead for Man Utd and plots out how they could win the game against a team who has a recent history of getting the better of United. To start the show, Scott addresses the (somehow??) growing criticism of Michael Carrick among the fan base - on social media anyway - and outlines why i...
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Guimaraes & Tonali in TOP 3 midfield targets? Bruno TALKS TO STAY? | TPL episode 500!

March 2, 2026 • 32 mins
Has Man Utd's amazing turnaround convinced Bruno Fernandes to stay at Man Utd next season? He will hold talks this summer and the signs are positive at the moment according to a new report. Also, will Man Utd spend big on Sandro Tonali OR Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle? How much would they cost and what's good value for them? Scott Saunders discusses both stories on a milestone 500th episode of TPL. Subscribe to the podcast on al...
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SESKO SENDS UNITED 3RD! Bruno stars again | MAN UTD 2-1 PALACE REACTION

March 1, 2026 • 33 mins
Scott Saunders says Man Utd MUST qualify for the Champions League now after a BIG win over Crystal Palace on Sunday - through goals from Bruno Fernandes & Benjamin Sesko (again!). Scott reacts to the match and United's position in the league - they have moved up to third. Does Michael Carrick get the job next season? Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_conf...
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3rd place FOR THE TAKING! Man Utd vs Palace preview & lineup | Does Sesko start?

February 28, 2026 • 32 mins
Scott Saunders looks ahead to Manchester United v Crystal Palace on Sunday with a win taking United into THIRD in the Premier League! The opportunity is there and United can't let this one slip with 10 games to go. Scott names his Man Utd XI for the Palace game, looks at Aston Villa's loss at Wolves and explains why the next three games are potentially pivotal in United's season. He also discusses what could have been with Emi Mar...
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Senne Lammens Has CHANGED LIVES - His Signing Shows Man Utd's Plan Is Working

February 27, 2026 • 27 mins
Senne Lammens earned MOTM in Man Utd's win over Everton this week - and is getting rightful praise. Scott Saunders looks into the player, how he has succeeded so far, what a difference he's made to the team and why it's hugely encouraging for Man Utd's transfer strategy moving forward. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://po...
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Man Utd’s Financial Reset: Profits, £1.3bn Debt & Champions League Reality

February 26, 2026 • 35 mins
Scott Saunders talks through Man Utd's latest financial results, the debt, how the debt breaks down and the reason why it's standing higher than ever at £1.3bn - but discusses where to attribute the blame for it. Scott runs through the ownership model, alternatives to it, and his approach to the entire situation - through understanding where the club are intending to go rather than explaining the complexity of the numbers. Subs...
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Is Gary Neville going OTT with his Benjamin Sesko criticism?

February 24, 2026 • 29 mins
Scott Saunders speaks after Gary Neville's comments on Benjamin Sesko on Monday night - after he scored the winner at Everton - and looks into a trend over the course of the season of the Man Utd legend turned pundit treating the striker with an overly harsh lens. Scott looks into if Neville's comments are fair, why they keep happening, and the trend of big traditional media running the negative top line - and how much damage i...
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SESKO WINS IT AGAIN! Everton 0-1 Man Utd REACTION 💪

February 24, 2026 • 26 mins
BENJAMIN SESKO WINS IT AGAIN! Man Utd beat Everton 1-0 to go back into 4th in the Premier League. Scott Saunders shares his thoughts on the game, why the game wasn't fun, why United need to win games like that in the manner they did, and discusses how Senne Lammens has changed everyone's life because he's just brilliant. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?s...
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