Sheffield Derby review + stat special

Back with the longest, probably nerdiest episode so far… Ben and Jay discuss the Sheffield Derby, Sharp vs McGoldrick on penalties (08:50), how it might have gone differently (18:00), and John Fleck’s Scotland call-up (25:30). Then, we take a deep-dive into crossing (do United cross too much?) and whether United are good at set-pieces (27:40), and a look ahead to the Rotherham game (43:40). Finally, we answer some listener questions, including those Jermain Defoe / Shane Long rumours (55:30)…

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