Red Couch Mancs

Manchester United reach their halfway point of the season on top of the league table. Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba were great, Mason Greenwood and Aaron Wan-Bissaka not so much, Karl and Vivek give you everything you need to know.

Cantona Collar: Paul Pogba. Beckham Boot: Mason Greenwood. Noisy Neighbour: Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

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Karl and Vivek are joined by special guest William Lou -- Raptors beat reporter for Yahoo Sports Canada and die-hard Liverpool fan -- to break down an entertaining 0-0 match that leaves United top of the table. There was plenty of wastefulness up front that saw Anthony Martial and Roberto Firmino as the main culprits. Bruno and Pogba had great chances to win it but just wasn't meant to be.

Cantona Collar: Luke Shaw. Beckham Boot: Anthony Martial. Noisy Neighbour: Thiago Alcantara.

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Karl and Vivek are on Cloud 9 as Manchester United go top of the table for the first time this far into the season since the Sir Alex Ferguson era. It was a performance worthy of the occasion as United battled and bossed their way to victory. Paul Pogba was magnificent for United and it is ironic that after all the uncertainty around him it is his goal that puts United top.

Cantona Collar: Paul Pogba. Beckham Boot: Liverpool. Noisy Neighbour: James Tarkowski.

This match was all about the big picture and getting Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire some rest. Karl and Vivek assess Mason Greenwood in a central striker role, Brandon Williams at right back, Lingard in the No.10 role, and Axel Tuanzebe at centre back.

Cantona Collar: Scott McTominay. Beckham Boot: Daniel James. Noisy Neighbour: Ismaila Sarr.

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Another semifinal, another defeat. Vivek and Karl look at what went for Manchester United on the verge of another final, why enough wasn't created on the attacking front, and what exactly led to United conceding off a set piece to put Man City on the front foot.

Cantona Collar: Dean Henderson. Beckham Boot: Anthony Martial. Noisy Neighbour: John Stones.

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Tied for points with league-leaders Liverpool! Karl and Vivek are buzzing after United's 10th straight unbeaten match in the Premier League, eight of which have been wins. This episode delves into Paul Pogba's magnificent performance, Eric Bailly proving an absolute fortress at the back, and David De Gea putting on an inspired performance in his 327th league appearance for the club -- which puts him fifth all-time.

Cantona Collar: Eric Bailly. Beckham Boot: Scott McTominay. Noisy Neighbour: Jack Grealish.

Marcus Rashford comes up clutch in United's final match of 2020! Karl and Vivek look back on a strong defensive performance, Eric Bailly's best run of form since coming to the red side of Manchester, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka's complete unwillingness to cross a ball. Vivek goes off the English FA persisting with the Dec. 28/29 fixture when there's absolutely no need for it.

A special thank you to you, the listener, for supporting the podcast as we got started this year and we wish you all the best for 2021!

Cantona Collar: Harry Maguire, Eric Bailly. Beckham Boot: Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Noisy Neighbour: Romain Saiss.

Vivek and Karl look back on a positive performance but an unsatisfying result. Marcus Rashford had a goal but arguably should have had a hat-trick. Anthony Martial and Daniel James were anonymous, while Eric Bailly impressed once again. We're running out of superlatives for Edinson Cavani at this point, and can only hope the strikers on the bench watching him are learning a thing or two. A couple of bad mistakes led to Leicester's goals but other than that, it was a pretty solid performance in the back.

Cantona Collar: Harry Maguire.  Beckham Boot: Anthony Martial. Noisy Neighbour: Wesley Fofana.

Karl and Vivek look back on an inspired Edinson Cavani goal, arguably the best opening 25 minutes of the season even if it didn't result in a goal, and a back-line that more than held its own. Stay for a discussion of Alex Telles' crossing ability as well, and a look ahead to the crucial Boxing Day fixture away to Leicester City.

Cantona Collar: Edinson Cavani. Beckham Boot: Donny Van De Beek. Noisy Neighbour: Yerry Mina.

Karl and Vivek are joined by special guest Matt Balmforth, a die-hard Leeds United fan, to break down a thrilling match between Man United and Leeds. Over 40 shots attempted and eight goals provided plenty of talking points, and this discussion includes Scott McTominay impressing, Anthony Martial's finishing struggles, and Daniel James doing a job for the team.

Cantona Collar: Scott McTominay. Beckham Boot: Kalvin Phillips. Noisy Neighbour: Raphinha.