#942 | Ed, Daniel and Dharnish break down the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace with a focus on what actually drove the result. The first half offered little control or invention. The second half looked sharper but still exposed the same structural problems that keep holding United back.

They examine the setup, the halftime tweaks, and why the team continue to lean so heavily on set pieces for threat. There’s a detailed look at Bruno’s role, Lisandro Martinez’s influence on the back line, and why the wingback positions remain such a drag on the system. Injuries, profiles, and mismatched roles all come into play.

The episode wraps with a frank look at recruitment. What profiles are missing, what could fix the open play issues, and which moves in the next windows would actually move the squad toward something coherent.

00:00 Introduction

00:52 Match overview

02:02 First half

03:23 Lineup and approach

05:18 Player profiles and performances

08:14 Second half changes

11:05 Defence and Martinez

16:30 Wingback issues

19:07 Open play chance creation

21:58 Squad needs and transfer ideas

24:46 Set pieces

29:15 Closing thoughts

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