

Devils in the Details – A Podcast About Manchester United
Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
A Manchester United podcast focused on detailed, evidence driven analysis. Hosted by Aaron Moniz (@amonizfootball) and Kees van Hemmen (@HemmenKees) – two data scientists and United fans.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 18min
#51: Pressing Breakdowns and Midfield Disaster in a 4-4-2 Diamond as United lose to Brighton
United lost their third game in the first five of the new season after falling to Roberto De Zerbi's Brighton. Key to this match, Erik ten Hag's side rolled out a new 4-4-2 Diamond formation, with mixed results to say the least. We discuss the tactical changes in detail, how Brighton exploited them, and what they could mean for the side moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 6min
#50: A Deep Dive on Sofyan Amrabat, A Quick Look at Sergio Reguilón, and Who Plays Right Wing Now?
On this week's episode we discuss United's newest signing, Sofyan Amrabat, both in terms of how he plays and how he's likely to fit into United's squad as a result. We also touch on the signing of Sergio Reguilón, and the state of United's right wing position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2023 • 59min
#49: The Arsenal Loss In Context and What We Learned from Højlund's Debut
In the wake of a tough-to-swallow loss at the Emirates we break down the tactical and personnel driven forces that dictated the match, as well as digging in on what Rasmus Højlund's impact could look like going forward this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2023 • 52min
#48: How United Survived Injuries and Shocks To Beat Nottingham Forest
After a comeback win over Nottingham Forest, we discussed the driving factors behind the team's improved performance, and what they mean looking ahead to Arsenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 4min
#47: What Happened at Tottenham on Saturday?
The hosts analyze Manchester United's recent loss to Tottenham, discussing pressing tactics, defensive breakdowns, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka's performance. They also share their dream travel destinations, favorite sports, and reflect on the team's performance.

Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 5min
#46: What Went Wrong Against Wolves, How Worried We Are, and Replacing Maguire and Fred
After a victory against Wolves that was underwhelming to say the least, we attempt to dissect the madness and whether you should be worried. We then discussed the departures of Fred and possibly Harry Maguire, and the names linked to replace them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 33min
#45: Is Rasmus Højlund the Key to Erik ten Hag's Manchester United Project? And Predictions for the 2023/24 Premier League Season...
In this episode we discuss all things Rasmus Højlund, from his strengths and weaknesses to his potential ceiling, and why he his fate could make or break this United side's long term outlook. Also: our predictions for this season's Premier League, both in Manchester and around England... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2023 • 1h
#44: Preseason Takeaways, Transfer Window Strategies, and The Differences Between Transition and Possession Football
A variety of topics to cover this week as we return from a number of episodes with special guests. We first discussed preseason to date and some emerging faces in the side. Then, we dove into the complex nature of exploiting market inefficiencies in the modern transfer market, and what it means for teams to be possession-based versus transition-based in their approach, if anything at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 14min
#43: Mason Mount and Andre Onana Deep Dive (with Orlando Valman and Marc Geschwind)
Two great new signings, two great guests to give us the best info. We first welcomed Orlando Valman (@0rland1nh0) to give us the lowdown on Mason Mount's career to date, after which Marc Geschwind (@MarcGeschwind) spoke to us about Andre Onana's rise to fame at Ajax. You can find Orlando over at Scouted Football (@ScoutedFtbl) or The Chelsea Spot (@TheChelseaSpot) and Marc at EiF Soccer (@EiFSoccer). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2023 • 1h 4min
#42: Erik ten Hag's Favourite Tactic, and Why it Matters (with Jon Mackenzie)
Erik ten Hag can't stop talking about rest defence. On this episode, we dive into the origins of rest defence, which sides use it, and how it's done. We also talk about the details of United's rest defensive approach, the role it has played in United's improvement, and how this is a departure from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


