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The Miracle of Scott McTominay

Ep. 703

#703 United score late to beat Aston Villa at Villa Park. It was no vintage performance from Ten Hag's team, but once again Scott McTominay scored a crucial goal. With United now just six points off the Champions League places, are Ten Hag's team coming into some form at just the right time? Ed & Dan discuss victory in Birmingham and then look forward to next weekend's game against Luton. For backers, we go deep on Rasmus Hojlund, a player who is growing by the week.


00:00 United's recent form

06:18 Improved team spirit and mentality

13:54 McTominay's role and impact

15:27 Bruno Fernandes' creativity

16:35 Defensive issues and Lindelof's performance

20:00 The need for a new defensive midfielder

23:02 United's chances of finishing in the top four

25:13 Improvements in United's attacking play

27:16 Consistency and scoring goals

30:05 Dalot's progress and potential

38:25 The importance of developing young players

43:09 Luton Town and Promotion Teams

45:08 Luton's Progress and Relegation Battle

46:16 Luton vs. Manchester United Preview

47:13 Key Players in Luton's Squad

48:38 Ross Barkley's Role

48:51 Expectations for the Luton Match

49:13 Wrap-up


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