Scott Saunders

Scott Saunders

Scott is a Premier League, EFL & UEFA accredited journalist. An FWA member, he hosts 'The Promised Land' podcast focusing on Manchester United and is a columnist for Sports Illustrated Soccer.

Amorim faces a challenge several of his predecessors could not meet: restoring glory to Old Trafford.
Soccer

Rúben Amorim’s Five Steps to Fixing Manchester United

The new head coach takes over a struggling team but has the potential to make an immediate impact.

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Pep has lost four games in a row in all competitions for the first time in his coaching career
Soccer

The End of Manchester City's Era of Dominance Is Within Sight

The reigning champions have lost four games in a row, a first for Pep Guardiola, adding to lots of uncertainty over the club's future.

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Mohamed Salah has around eight months left on his Liverpool contract, with no extension agreement appearing close
Soccer

Liverpool Risks Betraying Financial Model for Success in Mohamed Salah Contract Talks

Liverpool is getting challenged publicly by Mohamed Salah around a new contract, but may be better sticking to its guns and saying goodbye if necessary.

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Sporting director Edu Gaspar is to leave Arsenal after five years of reshaping the club
Soccer

Arsenal's Perfect Project Under Threat Before Delivering on Promise

Edu Gaspar is set to leave as sporting director and his influence on Arsenal's rise has been evident. Now, the club has a big decision to make.

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Amorim comes in to a new United structure as their first ever men's head coach.
Soccer

The Manchester United Manager is Dead, Long Live the Head Coach

Rúben Amorim's appointment indicates a changing of the guard and his title is significant. It's a first indicator that this time it could actually be different, because it is actually different.

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