United were without the following last night: De Ligt, Maguire, Mazraoui, Mount, Mainoo, Fernandes, Amad and Mbeumo. Imagine if any other team lost two key CBs, their best CM and two key wide attackers plus some of the best stand-ins… It’s not a totally valid excuse for Amorim but worth saying

Feels like Amorim has a lot of explaining to do after that. Even with absences that performance is far from acceptable. #mufc

One of the worst halves of the season? #mufc

Not going to mention that you wanted to stay Rasmus? Or the stinker of a season you had last year? #mufc

Frustrating, but not a time for hysterics. United were the better side, undone by two quality finishes after a defender stood off. Mitigating circumstances too, given the absences.

Dorgu and Dalot starting and THAT bench #mufc

Assessed Steve Evans’ first game in charge of Bristol Rovers for @sport.theguardian.com - they avoided defeat but a long road ahead www.theguardian.com/football/202...

At least Snicko being clueless means we can void the series. #Ashes

Did we actually see four at the back v Bournemouth? And will we see it in the coming weeks? Probably not. Have a listen/join the Patreon ❤️ #mufc

Tonight's Extra for subscribers on any of our platforms (Patreon, Substack, Apple) is about the chatter this week on formations and systems and whether anything will change with AFCON coming up. @dombooth19.bsky.social Substack: buff.ly/j5wAQa7 Apple: buff.ly/UgfYunm Patreon: buff.ly/mZncS03

How on earth can United still be in the dark about Mazraoui, Mbeumo and Amad's availability v Bournemouth? They need to know one way or the other – they're preparing for a game! #mufc

Much more like it in the second half. Ruthless. Yes it’s against a poor side but it’s refreshing to see. #mufc

Something is (still) gravely wrong with the mentality at Manchester United. Switching off and conceding cheap goals at important times... again. *Sigh* #mufc

It's never not embarrassing when owners do this. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Always find it very weird/suspicious that people choose to focus on Archer with attitude-related criticism. The guy has put his body back together to play Test cricket for England; he made a defiant 38 from No.11 in the first innings and he's been the pick of the England bowlers. #Ashes

Weston-super-Mare in the third round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history. What a story for a club with a very modest history. Went down there a few times in my Mercury days. Great stuff.

There are still some people out there who don't rate Bruno Fernandes. Baffling. #mufc

Good grief that's a crucial win. Mount stood up when needed, as did Bruno and great character shown. Huge result for the confidence levels. #mufc

Feels like a big opportunity for Mason Mount today. With Cunha/Sesko injuries and upcoming Mbeumo/Amad absences due to AFCON, he's got a run in the team if he wants it. That LAM slot should suit him. The work rate and game intelligence is there, just need to see more end product. #mufc

Piece from a chilly Rochdale yesterday. The National League promotion race promises to be fascinating this season. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

At the venue formerly known as Spotland Stadium. Rochdale v Eastleigh. Piece for @sport.theguardian.com on the National League promotion race to come.

United are about to lose Mbeumo, Amad, Mazraoui to AFCON. In this week’s Extra, Dominic and Ed look at the forward line, squad depth, and which kids might get thrown in. @dombooth19.bsky.social Patreon, Apple podcast for subscribers 🅿️ buff.ly/zgm98Fx 🍏 buff.ly/SHNMmCC

Sign up to hear me interrupted by my cat jumping on my lap. #mufc

United obviously way off it tonight, but four minutes added time in that game is completely laughable. #mufc

The TNT coverage is absolutely woeful. Comms slightly ahead of the action, random unexplained graphics and not enough variety in the commentators. #Ashes

*Sighs in away Ashes*

The Championship is wonderfully open right now. Can unfancied Preston continue to defy the odds and stake a claim for promotion? A big Lancashire derby tomorrow night will tell us more. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

What a sport, man. What a fucking sport.

Good lord. #Scotland

I got to speak to Stuart Broad this month and impress him with my cricket skills on a new podcast for Fitzdares with Lola Katz Roberts. Have a listen here. It's called Odds Law (it's about gambling though, so don't listen if you don't like that sort of thing) pod.fo/e/355320

Golden Goal: Jude Bellingham for England v Slovakia (2024)

The last time I wrote a @sport.theguardian.com Golden Goal feature it was about a goal I celebrated wildly aged 11. This is about one I celebrated even more wildly at nearly 31. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Manchester United's proud academy record is at serious risk. How did it come to this? What is Amorim's approach? And what happens next? #mufc open.substack.com/pub/nameonth...

Really great to chat to the Sports Journalism students at University of Gloucestershire today. All the best for the future guys!

The final instalment of @sport.theguardian.com 100 greatest men’s Ashes cricketers of all time is live and No 1 is, quite simply, the greatest Aussie of all time who didn’t appear in Neighbours or once say “That’s not a knife, THAT’s a knife”. RIP Warney. www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-int...

We're your @thefsa.bsky.social Podcast of the Year, aren't we? Hope so. 👉 vote.footballcliches.com

Remember when Liverpool spent £500m and their fans thought they were going to walk the league? #MCILIV

United head to Spurs while Wayne Rooney picks fights and Jason Wilcox picks buzzwords. Amorim’s approach, transfer talk, and a tricky away game. New pod out now. @dombooth19.bsky.social 🔊 buff.ly/1ydOzBk 📺 buff.ly/BOMw2Ch

Waking up still thinking about Nick’s decision not to trust Joe. One of eve great travesties of our time. #CelebrityTraitors

Ash Gardner is an absolute joke of a cricketer. Australia are just an insanely good side.

Manchester United have good players playing well... suddenly the system doesn't seem like a problem. Latest #mufc substack: open.substack.com/pub/nameonth...

Idrissa Gueye playing in white trackie bottoms, is it? #EVETOT

Manchester United are three points off the top of the Premier League. #mufc

Refreshing to see Sky Sports conduct a Ruben Amorim interview. Must be at least 24 hours since their last one. #mufc www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz9y...

Premier League buildup, Lionesses v Brazil and more – matchday live

Mark Bonnar's passion really is a thing to behold. Brilliant actor and seems like a great guy, hope he stays. #CelebrityTraitors

Ed and me and my hungover/hoarse voice analyse United's Anfield heist. Enjoyable. #mufc

Arne Slot says #LFC must improve in a number of areas, including passing, creating chances and defending.

Second half was far from perfect, came under heavy fire but that’s some character shown under pressure to find a way to win. #mufc

As good as first half as United could hope for. Mbeumo looks a huge threat and Liverpool look vulnerable. Sure they've had a couple of chances, but they're always going to at Anfield. Big save from Lammens. #mufc #LIVMUN