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Devils in the Details – A Podcast About Manchester United

Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmenpodcast.sport-social.co.uk
A Manchester United podcast focused on detailed, evidence driven analysis. Hosted by Aaron Moniz (@amonizfootball) and Kees van Hemmen (@HemmenKees) – two data scientists and United fans.
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Episodes

#11: Previewing Two Big Games (with Rhys Jenkins and Orlando Valman)

United are unbeaten in four as they enter a tough week. On today's Devils in the Details, we welcome the wonderful Rhys Jenkins (@rtjenky) and Orlando Valman (@0rland1nho) to preview this week's opposition, Spurs and Chelsea, respectively. Spurs: Struggles hitting top form (3:15), Rhys' Spurs XI (6:15), How United match up to Spurs (11:00), Conte's impact (15:35), Son's strange form (19:00), Spurs Predictions (23:00). Chelsea: Potter's appointment (26:35), Early results (28:30), Inheriting/fixin...

Oct 18, 202251 min

#10: Facilitating Sancho, Martial's Injury Woes, and Newcastle's Fun Squad

This week’s podcast uses last week’s matches to discuss why United struggle to dominate games, how to help Sancho find form, and Martial’s injury woes. We also looked at Newcastle’s vibrant squad and the future of Harry Maguire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 20221 hr 3 min

#9: Difficult Derby Day (with Carl Anka)

After a difficult derby loss, we're here to cheer you up with a very special episode. Today on Devils in the Details, we welcomed the brilliant Carl Anka (@Ankaman616) to discuss a variety of different topics, including the Manchester Derby and what's next, the art of tactical compromise, and the struggles Erik Ten Hag faces conducting the most difficult rebuild in world football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 04, 20221 hr 9 min

#8: Previewing Ten Hag's First Manchester Derby

On this week’s episode, we previewed the Manchester Derby- the evolution of Guardiola’s City, United’s relative past success against them, and likely XIs for Sunday. Then, we discussed factors behind player development in top-flight football. First Half: Recent Derbies (1:30), Dealing with Erling Haaland (5:45), City’s Stylistic Evolution (10:50), United’s Defence (19:40), Attack (20:10), Midfield (22:55), City’s XI (33:00), De Gea & Player Development (34:50), Where will United finish this ...

Sep 27, 202253 min

#7: International Break Q&A- Sancho's Best Position, The Academy, and Future Transfers

The new Devils in the Details theme song preceded a quick review of the Sheriff game before we dove into a Q&A based on your submissions to @DevilsITDPod. Key: New Music (0:14), Sheriff Review (1:30), Malacia at Right-Back? (5:00), Bruno's Long-Term Future (8:45), Sancho in Midfield? (12:00), Best Academy Players (14:40), Amad Diallo (18:50), Replacing De Gea (20:20), Future Targets (25:50), Outro & Credits (32:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 202235 min

#6: The One-Month Mark

A one-month progress report of Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United, including out of possession game (1:00), Struggles in possession (8:20), Europa League progression & squad rotation (11:50), Surprise positives (16:15), Surprise negatives (22:25), Top 3 players (28:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 202245 min

#5: Laying the Foundations

4/4, Arsenal in the mud, new DITD logo. Today on Devils in the Details, we broke down the system that has seen United go on this run, with focus on the Leicester and Arsenal games. We also discussed the Brazilian debutants and dove into Rashford's big game excellence. Leicester: United out of possession (1:00), In possession (5:20), Casemiro (9:00), Buildup (11:50). Arsenal: Passing sequences and THAT first goal (23:10), Antony and United's right hand side (27:50), Rashford (32:20), Substitution...

Sep 07, 202247 min

Schedule Updates

Notice: Episodes moved to Tuesday, starting next week. As for this week's episode, Kees and Aaron will be appearing on Pot Shot Pod on Friday to preview the Man Utd vs Arsenal match. Apologies for any inconveniences caused, and enjoy deadline day and the games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 01, 20223 min

#4: Huge Signing, Huge Win (with Om Arvind)

This week, United unveiled a new signing AND beat Liverpool. Today on Devils in the Details, the brilliant Om Arvind (@OmVASports) gives us the best Casemiro breakdown you will find before we break down the Liverpool game and consequences moving forward. Casemiro Discussion with Om: Chaos at Real Madrid (2:20), Casemiro in Buildup (6:00), Covering for Weaknesses (14:30), Concerns about Age and Wage (20:20), Casemiro’s Best Role (25:00). Breakdown of Liverpool: Direct Buildup (31:30), Christian E...

Aug 25, 20221 hr 4 min

#3: (Fixing a) Crisis Club

United are the talk of the town. This week on Devils in the Details, we rewatched the Brentford game and performed an autopsy, including every goal, issues in buildup, every United shot, key players, and how to fix it. We concluded by evaluating 16 different transfer rumours. Timestamps: The first goal (2:10), Buildup failures and the second goal (3:50), Set-piece routines and the third goal (15:50), Mbeumo’s wondergoal (19:25), Bad shooting habits (23:00), Lisandro Martinez (33:40), Christian E...

Aug 18, 20221 hr 13 min

#2: Buildup, Defensive Breakdowns, and Midfield Problems and Solutions

New manager, new system, same players. Episode 2 of Devils in the Details is a thorough deep dive into the Brighton game, particularly in buildup and defensive transitions, and a look at in-house and on-the-market solutions to the personnel issues. Topics: A new buildup scheme (1:30), David de Gea (3:02), Midfield on the ball (6:30), Ronaldo’s presence (22:50), Marcus Rashford (27:00), Suboptimal Shooting (28:10), Midfield in defensive transition (29:35), United’s Pressing (34:30), The back four...

Aug 11, 202251 min

#1: The Transfer Window, United's Best XI, and Brighton

Overview of United's confirmed and rumoured transfer activity, best XI from players currently at the club, and a brief preview of the Brighton game. Highlights: Tyrell Malacia (3:00), Christian Eriksen (6:30), Lisandro Martinez (14:50), Frenkie de Jong (21:40), The attack (27:20), Current league standing and rivals (31:50), Best XI and Predicted XI for Brighton (34:15), Brighton (49:55), Marc Cucurella to City/Chelsea? (52:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 04, 202258 min
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