Manchester United score FOUR against Aston Villa—and still can’t win. An eight-goal thriller, but what does this 4–4 draw actually tell us about the state of the club?

In this week’s Kiss the Badge: After Review…, I discuss Manchester United vs Aston Villa, the frustration of scoring four goals without securing three points, and the questions that another chaotic Premier League performance raises.

The conversation goes beyond the pitch, with a closer look at Manchester United’s ownership, INEOS and the football structure around Michael Carrick. What responsibility sits with Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox? Are the people making decisions giving the manager and players what they need—and is there a convincing plan to turn United around?

From defensive problems to recruitment and accountability, I discuss why Manchester United’s issues deserve scrutiny at every level of the club.

There’s also a brief look at Arsenal’s game against Hull City and Manchester City’s meeting with Nottingham Forest, alongside what those matches mean for the Premier League title race.

Who should take responsibility for Manchester United’s situation—and did the 4–4 draw leave you encouraged or concerned? Join the conversation in the comments.

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Manchester United collapse again—but how much worse can this get?

In this week’s Kiss the Badge: After Review…, I discuss Manchester United’s 2–0 defeat at Chelsea and another damaging afternoon for Michael Carrick. After an encouraging first half, United fell apart after the break. What does Lisandro Martínez’s red card say about their discipline, why can’t this team build on promising spells, and how much responsibility lies with the manager, the players and the people running the club?

There’s also a look at Liverpool’s defeat to Arsenal and the VAR controversy surrounding Jurrien Timber’s shirt pull on Alexander Isak. How was Liverpool’s penalty appeal dismissed—and what does another disputed decision tell us about VAR, consistency and the standard of Premier League refereeing?

Brighton’s victory over Manchester City provides another twist in the Premier League title race. I discuss an impressive result for Brighton, the questions facing City after successive league defeats, and what it all means for Arsenal.

Finally, a few thoughts on Tottenham Hotspur’s renaissance. Are Spurs beginning to turn a corner under Roberto De Zerbi, and what will it take to turn renewed confidence into lasting progress?Join the conversation in the comments: what needs to change at Manchester United, and did Liverpool deserve a penalty?

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Manchester United are falling apart—but is this the end for Michael Carrick?In this week’s Kiss the Badge: After Review…, the main focus is Manchester United’s 3–0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Another damaging Premier League result raises serious questions about Carrick’s future, the players’ performances and the direction of the club. Can he turn things around—and would another managerial change solve United’s deeper problems?We also discuss Tottenham’s win over Chelsea and what it means for Spurs, Manchester City’s defeat at Aston Villa and its implications for the Premier League title race, and Liverpool’s victory over an in-form Brighton side.Join the conversation: what needs to change at Manchester United, and who should take responsibility?After Review… — every Monday at 7pm.Long Story Shirt — every Wednesday at 7pm.Subscribe to Kiss the Badge for football conversation, honest opinions and the stories behind the shirts.For football romantics, past and present.