S8 E40: Barca preview + Leicester City (h)

The march with Erik’s army continues. Manchester United are on a roll. An impressive performance at the Nou Camp on Thursday evening is followed up with a dominant, purring second-half spell that saw the Reds roll over Leicester City for a 3-0 win. Two goals from Marcus Rashford and another from Jadon Sancho. That’ll do. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast today, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review Sunday afternoon’s win, talking Rashford, Weghorst’s contrasting performance and plenty more. We’ll consider how United are still in with a chance in four competitions. And of course, we’ll preview Thursday night. Barcelona. Old Trafford. We’ll also talk briefly, and only briefly because there is a long way still to go, about the club’s ownership. In the middle of the show, you’ll get your extensive Academy and loans update. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 Intro 02:00 The third goal, Sancho, and what it says about Ten Hag’s reading of the game 06:15 De Gea’s record-equalling match-winning performance 07:00 Analysing United’s start to the game - and the tactical weakness Leicester exploited 13:30 Marcus Rashford - dynamite! What’s the dribbling trait he shares with Mbappe? 17:00 Guess the Player: Clue One 17:50 Sabitzer and Lindelof’s good performances 19:50 Weghorst’s contrasting performances on and off the ball 22:50 Kobbie Mainoo’s Premier League debut 24:05 The astounding stat that sums Ten Hag’s United up 24:55 Guess the Player: Clue Two 28:00 Academy and loan round-ups 35:40 Ownership 42:10 Barcelona (h) - preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices