Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show Mbeumo’s impact at Man United & Brentford preview
Sep 25, 2025
Jay Harris, an Athletic journalist specializing in Brentford, joins to share insights on Bryan Mbeumo’s impressive start at Manchester United. He discusses Mbeumo's tactical evolution and how he stepped up as a leader at Brentford. The conversation highlights the challenges during his transfer and interest from Tottenham. The panel also breaks down United's strategies for tackling Brentford, focusing on set-pieces and fast starts. They intertwine listener questions, adding a lighthearted twist to the analysis.
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Summer Spending Raised Club Debt
- United borrowed heavily in summer to complete transfers, pushing total club debt back toward 2010 levels.
- The spending was strategic to secure Mbumo and Šeško but increases financial pressure to perform on the pitch.
Listener Offers Driving Lessons For Tactics Chat
- A Reddit listener who is a driving instructor offered Carl free lessons in exchange for United tactics chat.
- Carl accepted the offer and plans to learn to drive before upcoming fixtures.
Mbeumo's Immediate Statistical Impact
- Brian Mbeumo leads United in many attacking metrics early in the season, showing instant impact.
- His versatility gives United different attacking options they lacked previously.