<![CDATA[EBL: Manchester United]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/s/manchester-unitedhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3z09!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4cd66440-5107-495a-b948-9561550db468_1280x1280.pngEBL: Manchester Unitedhttps://www.ebl2017.com/s/manchester-unitedSubstackSat, 11 Apr 2026 07:30:57 GMT<![CDATA[Carrick’s Model Isn’t Complete — Why Šeško at #9 Could Change United’s Ceiling]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/carricks-model-isnt-complete-whyhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/carricks-model-isnt-complete-whyTue, 24 Feb 2026 10:47:34 GMT🚨 Michael Carrick’s model is clear.

But it isn’t complete yet.

Everton exposed the imbalance in United’s positional play & why Šeško as the #9 may help United evolve.

The next 11 games will define Carrick…

Full tactical breakdown 👇

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]]><![CDATA[Michael Carrick’s System Is Clear. The Margins Are Now Under the Microscope.]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/michael-carricks-system-is-clearhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/michael-carricks-system-is-clearThu, 12 Feb 2026 08:29:24 GMT🚨 Michael Carrick’s system is clear.

4-2-4 build-up.

3-2-5 attack.

Diamond press.

But recent details expose gaps…

What his tenure has revealed about Manchester United’s structural & recruitment needs 👇

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]]><![CDATA[Michael Carrick’s Manchester United: Enough Evidence to Judge]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/michael-carricks-manchester-unitedhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/michael-carricks-manchester-unitedMon, 02 Feb 2026 08:27:31 GMT🚨 Manchester United have beaten two elite teams in City & Arsenal.

Now they’ve beaten inferior opposition in Fulham.

Across that full range, we can finally assess Michael Carrick properly.

So… is he THE answer?

Full breakdown 👇

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]]><![CDATA[What Michael Carrick Actually Brings to Manchester United]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/what-michael-carrick-actually-bringshttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/what-michael-carrick-actually-bringsWed, 14 Jan 2026 08:29:50 GMT🚨 Michael Carrick is Manchester United’s head coach.

This isn’t about ideology.

It’s about restoring balance.

Let’s assess Carrick’s ENTIRE tactical system — and whether it can actually carry United forward…

FULL breakdown 👇

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]]><![CDATA[Ruben Amorim’s Back 4 Can Finally Be Judged]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorims-back-4-can-finallyhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorims-back-4-can-finallySat, 27 Dec 2025 10:33:18 GMT🚨 Ruben Amorim’s back 4 is no longer a theory.

He committed to it — from minute one to the final whistle.

Now we can judge the system properly —
What works, what doesn’t, and what it means for United’s future.

THREAD! 👇

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]]><![CDATA[Ruben Amorim Has Changed Manchester United’s System]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorim-has-changed-manchesterhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorim-has-changed-manchesterTue, 16 Dec 2025 10:08:44 GMT🚨 Ruben Amorim has changed Manchester United’s system.

Not a tweak.

Not game-state chaos.

A genuine structural shift — with major long-term implications.

What it changes & whether it saves the project 👇

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]]><![CDATA[🔴 Manchester United Are Competitive IN SPITE of Ruben Amorim]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/manchester-united-are-competitivehttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/manchester-united-are-competitiveSun, 09 Nov 2025 09:46:01 GMT🔴 Manchester United are competing IN SPITE of Ruben Amorim.

His idea is holding them back.

Bruno, Cunha, Mbeumo & Amad are feeding off scraps.

As for Spurs, Thomas Frank’s blueprint is becoming clearer ⚪️

THREAD! 🚨

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]]><![CDATA[🧤 Senne Lammens: Manchester United’s New #1 — Risk or Masterstroke?]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/senne-lammens-manchester-unitedshttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/senne-lammens-manchester-unitedsTue, 02 Sep 2025 06:44:49 GMT🧤 Senne Lammens is Manchester United’s new #1.

A bold move by Ruben Amorim & INEOS — but is he ready to take the #1 shirt at Old Trafford?

I break down his profile, potential, and tactical fit in full.

MEGA-THREAD! 🚨

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]]><![CDATA[🔴 Benjamin Šeško: The Centrepiece of United’s New Era ]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/benjamin-sesko-the-centrepiece-ofhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/benjamin-sesko-the-centrepiece-ofThu, 07 Aug 2025 06:56:15 GMT🔴 Manchester United have something very special in Benjamin Šeško.

His strengths, weaknesses, tactical fit under Ruben Amorim, long-term potential, and role in INEOS' rebuild — all broken down.

THREAD! 🚨

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]]><![CDATA[🔴 United’s 4-4-2 Press: The Truth Behind the Hype]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/uniteds-4-4-2-press-the-truth-behindhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/uniteds-4-4-2-press-the-truth-behindSat, 02 Aug 2025 07:00:53 GMT🔴 After Manchester United’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth, Ruben Amorim’s “4-4-2 press” has everyone talking.

Is it the solution to United’s off-ball problems?! 🤯

I break it down in an in-depth tactical thread.

THREAD! 🚨

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]]><![CDATA[Manchester United’s Tactical Blueprint Under Amorim — Why It’s Flawed by Design]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/manchester-uniteds-tactical-blueprinthttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/manchester-uniteds-tactical-blueprintTue, 22 Jul 2025 12:59:18 GMT🔴 Manchester United’s Tactical Blueprint Under Ruben Amorim — Why It’s Flawed by Design

A deep dive into Amorim’s 3-2-5 — and why it could limit United’s ceiling in ways no talent can fix (Mbeumo, Cunha).

THREAD! 🚨👇

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]]><![CDATA[Bryan Mbeumo is Amorim’s Salah — and He’s Built to Explode at Manchester United]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/bryan-mbeumo-is-amorims-salah-andhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/bryan-mbeumo-is-amorims-salah-andTue, 24 Jun 2025 12:09:29 GMTManchester United fans don’t realise the level of quality they’re getting in Bryan Mbeumo 🔴

Their very own Mo Salah 🤯

A one-man attack. Creator, goalscorer, mentality monster.

Built to EXCEL at Old Trafford!

THREAD! 🚨

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]]><![CDATA[Matheus Cunha 🤝 Manchester United]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/matheus-cunha-manchester-unitedhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/matheus-cunha-manchester-unitedSat, 14 Jun 2025 19:07:31 GMTCunha is a more evolved iteration of Zirkzee.

Both play between the lines & have abnormal technical operation speed in tight spaces speed despite being tall.

They are also incredibly strong, like Kudus, another similar profile.

Lately, Cunha has started to 'dictate' at Wolves.

This is why I say that Cunha has evolved.

Zirkzee is more of a receiver, carrier, …

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]]><![CDATA[Ruben Amorim's Game-Model - A Final Analysis]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorims-game-model-a-finalhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorims-game-model-a-finalSat, 14 Jun 2025 18:44:23 GMTRuben Amorim's game-model has inherent flaws within it relative to the elites in the Premier League.

For him to succeed at Manchester United, he needs more than just new players.

And no, this is not me beating him whilst he is down. I said this 2 years ago (and recently in October).

A thread.

I much prefer to see teams defend with a back 4 as opposed to a b…

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]]><![CDATA[Ruben Amorim's Manchester United - The Tactical Cam!]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorims-manchester-united-thehttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorims-manchester-united-theSat, 14 Jun 2025 18:42:57 GMTI got access to Spurs vs Manchester United's tactical cam.

It simply reaffirmed many of the concerns I already have with Amorim's tactics.

Let's take a look at some situations where Amorim's system can be exposed tactically, & why many of the elites defend with a back 4, not 5.

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Before we get to the defensive side of the system, let's talk about United wit…

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]]><![CDATA[Ruben Amorim and The 4-4-2 Press... THREAD!]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorim-and-the-4-4-2-presshttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorim-and-the-4-4-2-pressSat, 14 Jun 2025 18:37:05 GMTRuben Amorim criticised Manchester United's performance in a 4-0 win against Everton.

Amorim wants "control", yet United failed to exert optimal control. Let's analyse why..

THREAD! 🚨

Everton built play in a 4-3-3.

United pressed in a 4-4-2.

The issue Amorim's team had was that they pressed Everton centre backs and #6 with only two forwards (& that excludes…

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]]><![CDATA[Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. A MEGA-THREAD!]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorim-at-manchester-unitedhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/ruben-amorim-at-manchester-unitedSat, 14 Jun 2025 18:33:32 GMTRuben Amorim and Manchester United.

A MEGA-THREAD analysing the entirety of his style and the likelihood of him succeeding at the club.

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Ruben Amorim managed to implement his tactical identity on Manchester United almost immediately.

However, as he said in his pre and post-match interview, he will need time to ensure the players are fully aware of what hi…

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]]><![CDATA[A passionate thread on Erik ten Hag and Manchester United!]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/a-passionate-thread-on-erik-ten-haghttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/a-passionate-thread-on-erik-ten-hagSat, 14 Jun 2025 18:20:41 GMTA passionate thread on Erik ten Hag and Manchester United.

🔴⚫️

Erik ten Hag's tactics have massively improved in the last week.

We saw that in the performance against Crystal Palace & we saw it in the tactical intent against FC Twente.

United built in a 4-2-5 structure from goal kicks with Dalot tucked inside alongside Ugarte in the pivot.

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]]><![CDATA[Joshua Zirkzee and the 'False 9'!]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/joshua-zirkzee-and-the-false-9https://www.ebl2017.com/p/joshua-zirkzee-and-the-false-9Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:03:30 GMTOn the face of it, Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee doesn't come across as anything special:

- He averages less than a non-pen goal contribution every 2 games (19 goals and assists in 37 games last season with 2 of those goals being pens),

- Ronald Koeman started Memphis Depay in the #9 for the Netherlands over him and brought Wout Weghorst on instead of him when…

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]]><![CDATA[Erik ten Hag - A Tactical Overview]]>https://www.ebl2017.com/p/erik-ten-hag-a-tactical-overviewhttps://www.ebl2017.com/p/erik-ten-hag-a-tactical-overviewSat, 14 Jun 2025 13:34:30 GMTErik ten Hag's Manchester United often build in a fluid 3-4-4 shape.

Onana splits the two centre backs, the fullbacks hold traditional fullback roles, one of the #8's drops down into the pivot alongside the #6, and the remaining four are evenly distributed across the opposition's last line of defence.

However, with that structure, United are extremely flu…

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