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No Question About That is the original independent fan-published podcast covering Manchester United. Hosted by Ed, with contributions from Dan, Tom, Wayne, Dharnish, Adam, Jamie, Dominic and Isabel. NQAT covers the latest games, news, business, politics and fan culture at the world’s best supported club. There are two main shows each week, a tactics show, and a football finance pod.
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#934 | Ed and Dominic are back to pick through the debris — literal and metaphorical. From wild weather to the storm clouds still hovering over Manchester United, there’s plenty to talk about ahead of the trip to Spurs.
The pair dig into United’s recent run under Rúben Amorim, what’s clicking, what’s not, and how the side might line up against Thomas Frank's Tottenham. There’s chat about Wayne Rooney’s latest foray into punditry (and his minor skirmish with Virgil van Dijk), as well as his future on the touchline.
Ed and Dom also unpack Jason Wilcox’s Inside Carrington interview - a rare look inside United’s new football structure — before diving into transfer talk, academy prospects, and how January might reshape the squad. Expect thoughts on Rashford, Højlund, Šeško, and a few names who could be off to AFCON.
A packed episode of tactics, transfers, and just a hint of chaos.
00:00 Introduction
01:55 Wayne Rooney’s Punditry
09:38 Jason Wilcox on Inside Carrington
19:55 Transfer Talk & Player Performances
25:03 Academy Prospects & Player Development
29:44 United’s Recent Performances
33:00 Tactical Setup for Spurs
34:04 Expectations & Challenges Ahead
48:19 Squad Dynamics & Transfer Thoughts
51:53 Closing Thoughts
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#933 | Ed and Daniel unpack United’s 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest - a result that both felt like two points ... and a measure of United's renewed character. They break down the key moments: defensive lapses, flashes of attacking quality, and Amad Diallo’s stunning goal that gained United a point. There’s analysis of United’s shape, midfield balance, and why the back three still doesn’t quite convince.
The conversation wanders through hangover football, Forest’s proud history, and the broader dysfunction across football, from financial chaos to ownership farce. They also weigh up United’s January transfer options, Amad’s emerging role, and what needs to change to turn momentum into consistency.
00:00 Introduction
01:39 Match Analysis: Forest vs United
04:17 Player Performances
08:11 Midfield Dynamics
14:02 Defensive Challenges
16:14 Goals and Controversies
20:39 System Inconsistencies
24:06 Amad’s Brilliant Goal and Its Impact
27:14 Challenges Faced by Sheffield Wednesday
33:09 Upcoming Matches and Team Performance
36:12 January Transfer Window
44:21 Wrap
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#932 | Ed and Adam break down Manchester United’s upturn in form - and the growing sense that Rúben Amorim’s ideas are finally taking hold. From the cynicism of a month ago to whispers of Champions League qualification (steady on), the mood around Old Trafford has changed fast.
We dig into United’s more direct, vertical style, Casemiro’s resurgence, and Bruno Fernandes’ rediscovered influence in Amorim’s system. The conversation moves to the small tactical tweaks - in pressing shape, passing, and roles - that have helped unlock a sharper, more confident team.
Beyond the pitch, there’s talk of Liverpool’s struggles, Forest’s chaos, and how AFCON absences could test the squad’s depth this winter just as momentum returns. The episode closes with cautious optimism and a look at United’s next step in the rebuild - both on the field and off it.
00:00 Introduction
04:26 Tactical Changes Under Amorim
10:06 Casemiro’s Resurgence
16:31 Liverpool’s Struggles
23:57 Nottingham Forest’s Managerial Chaos
30:03 Approaching the Forest Match
38:30 Squad Depth and Injury Concerns
44:58 Stadium Plans and Takeover Talk
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#931 | Ed, Dharnish, and Daniel unpack Manchester United’s three-match winning streak and the tactical shifts driving it. The conversation explores Ruben Amorim’s evolving setup - the changing press and out-of-possession shape, the role of the front three, Luke Shaw's tweaked role, Bruno's excellence in midfield. And how it all came together against Brighton.
Beyond Old Trafford, the trio touch on Liverpool’s wobble, weaknesses in other top-six rivals, and how the African Cup of Nations could reshape the season. It’s an episode full of tactical detail and a bit of optimism.
0:00 - Introduction
4:40 - Defensive Compactness and Structure
9:10 - Forward Combinations
13:40 - Martinez's Upcoming Return and Impact
18:10 - Margins and Set Pieces
22:40 - Liverpool Analysis and Squad Flaws
28:20 - League Depth and Top Four Race
36:10 - Wrap
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#930 | Cunha Believe It: United Hit Four Past Brighton
Ed and Dan team break down United’s 4–2 win over Brighton - one of the most complete attacking performances of the season. They celebrate standout showings from Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Šeško, whose link-up play and pressing intensity set the tone for the victory.
The discussion dives into Amorim’s tactical tweaks, the balance between direct transitions and controlled possession, and how United’s new-look front line is starting to click. There’s also a look at Anthony Taylor’s latest refereeing circus, and what this win means for United’s confidence heading into a packed winter schedule.
Somewhere in there, the lads detour briefly to Ibiza nightlife and dodgy club remixes - but quickly return to the football, we promise.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Match Overview
05:12 Key Players & Performances
12:17 Tactical Analysis
28:38 Referee Decisions
34:49 Squad & Transfers Discussion
49:21 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
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#929 | Ed and Tom unpack a busy few days on and off the pitch. From Manchester United’s dramatic late win over Liverpool, it’s been a rare stretch of joy in the Unitedverse.
The discussion turns to Saturday’s trip to Brighton, a fixture that’s brought more pain than pleasure in recent years. The hosts assess how United can approach the game tactically, and what’s needed to avoid another defeat to the Seagulls.
There’s analysis of potential new midfield arrivals - and their suitability for Amorim’s system, before focusing on the promising rise of JJ Gabriel, training with the first team this week. What does his inclusion signal about United’s renewed commitment to the academy pathway?
The conversation also celebrates Bruno Fernandes’ 300th appearance for the club - reflecting on his influence, leadership, and what his longevity says about the standards he’s set. And from Manchester to Catalonia, Ed and Tom check in on Marcus Rashford’s resurgence at Barcelona and what it reveals about his turbulent final years at United.
Chapters00:00 Intro and Banter01:20 Liverpool Game Recap03:15 Tactical Discussion22:00 Bruno Fernandes’ 300th Appearance34:00 Midfield Links - Anderson & Wharton41:00 Academy Pathways and JJ Gabriel50:00 Marcus Rashford’s Revival at Barcelona61:05 Premier League Competitiveness61:16 Closing Thoughts
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#928 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss the tactical nuances of United's win at Anfield. Key highlights include United's direct approach and effective box defending that led to their first win at Anfield in nine years. The conversation also touches on the team's formation choices, the importance of summer signings, and the challenges of sustaining their current tactics against different opponents like Brighton and Nottingham Forest.
00:00 Introduction
02:17 United's History at Anfield
03:34 Team Selection and Tactics
06:29 Casemiro and Midfield Balance
08:38 Direct and Long Ball Strategy
14:03 Approach Against Liverpool's High Press
16:14 Bruno Fernandes and Midfield Progression
20:58 Summer Signings Assessment
24:36 Looking Ahead to Brighton
31:35 Wrap-Up
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#927 | Ed and Dominic Booth unpack Manchester United’s dramatic late win at Anfield - a result that defied form, logic, and recent history. They reflect on the emotion of the moment, United’s defensive resilience, and standout performances from Harry Maguire and Mattheus Cunha.
The discussion moves through United’s tactical approach and the decisions that turned the game. There’s debate about squad depth, playing style, and how far United still are from the Premier League’s elite. The pair also take on media narratives, goalkeeper questions, and the women’s team’s Champions League success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction – Victory at Anfield
02:02 Harry Maguire’s Winning Header
04:06 Match Analysis
12:06 Substitutions and Tactical Changes
15:25 Playing Style vs Deep Blocks
18:59 The “Crisis Club” Narrative
24:57 Senne Lammans
32:11 Team Selection Dilemmas for Brighton
37:31 Defensive Balance
40:57 Media Reaction
46:18 Liverpool’s Four-Game Losing Streak
47:52 Nottingham Forest Managerial Chaos
51:28 United Women’s Champions League Victory
53:41 Closing Remarks
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#926 Wayne’s been out and about - starting the show with a trip to Altrincham and a chance run-in with a few familiar United faces. From there, Ed and Wayne dive into the week’s big talking points: the looming trip to Anfield, United’s soft spots under pressure, and a flurry of takeover rumours set off by a single viral tweet.
The pair pick apart the ownership chatter, question some of the reporting standards around it, and reflect on what credible journalism looks like in the current media circus. There’s also a look at international duty form, travel fatigue, and United Women’s Champions League fixture. Wayne wraps up with news on his latest projects - including a new collaboration with Paul Parker.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Takeover Rumours
14:51 Dissecting the Ownership Situation
21:31 Journalism, Clickbait, and Credibility
25:56 United Women in Europe
35:13 International Duty and Travel Concerns
39:47 Liverpool Preview
48:21 Where Liverpool Are Vulnerable
53:46 Old Traumas at Anfield
58:15 Form, Focus, and FSG
61:01 Closing Thoughts
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#925 | Ed and Jamie dig into the latest finance news - from Saudi takeover chatter to shifting roles behind the scenes. With talk of high-level interest and whispers of a winter friendly in Riyadh, the hosts ask what’s real, what’s posturing, and what it all means for United’s financial direction?
They also break down the latest movements in the club’s infrastructure plans: academy investment, staffing from Brentford, and how Old Trafford’s future might finally take shape. Plus, the latest on Harry Maguire’s contract negotiations and the Women’s team’s Champions League campaign.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Saudi Takeover Speculation
17:15 Academy and Infrastructure
24:38 Operational Changes at United
29:24 Stadium Financing Options
37:49 Potential Friendly in Saudi Arabia
39:23 Financial Realities and Player Contracts
48:18 Women’s Team and Financial Impact
52:36 Wrap-Up
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#924 | In this midweek episode Ed and Wayne celebrate United Women’s first-ever Champions League win - a statement performance against Valarenge and a sign of how far Mark Skinner’s side has come this season.
The conversation then pivots to changes off the pitch, as United continue the behind-the-scenes rebuild. The hosts unpack the arrival of Ameesh Malek from Brentford and what his appointment says about INEOS’ intent to modernise operations.
Naturally, the rumour mill never sleeps. Ed and Wayne assess the latest whispers of a club takeover - and why it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon. They also dig into Jim Ratcliffe’s recent Times interview, where he talked expectation management, academy economics, and what “sustainable success” might really mean at Old Trafford.
All that, plus a quick look ahead at United’s upcoming fixture against Liverpool.
Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:11 United Women’s Champions League Victory11:01 Ratcliffe’s Times Interview29:31 Ownership Speculation and Saudi Rumours39:47 What’s Next on the Pitch44:03 Closing Thoughts
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#923 | Ed and Dharnish take the mic to dissect United’s composed weekend win. The pair dig into what’s changed tactically - from the defensive shape to a noticeable shift in pressing and long ball strategy. There’s praise for Mason Mount’s role in midfield and for Bruno Fernandes’ disciplined positioning, plus a look at how debutant Senne Lemmens brought a rare sense of calm between the posts.
The conversation turns toward Anfield - what tweaks could Amorim make, who keeps their place, and how United might carry this new-found control into the biggest test yet.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Defensive Shape & Pressing Adjustments
05:55 Long Ball Strategy
07:28 Goalkeeper Performance: Lemmens’ Debut
09:54 Mason Mount & Midfield Dynamics
26:32 Game Management & Control
30:36 Looking Ahead to Anfield
31:33 Final Thoughts
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#922 | Ed and Dan dissect Manchester United’s 2–0 win over Sunderland - a performance that offered relief, if not revelation. There’s praise for Senne Lemmens’ clean sheet, but the discussion quickly turns to Amorim’s tactical rigidity, and the sustainability of the long-ball plan.
Amad Diallo’s case for more minutes grows louder, there’s competition for a place between Mason Mount and Matteus Cunha. The conversation also touches on Leny Yoro’s defensive integration, Kobbie Mainoo’s long-term role, and why even in victory, United’s football feels low-percentage.
Plus: the youth team keeps winning, United Women continue to impress, and there’s a preview of the trip to Anfield - where the real test of progress begins.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:00 United 2–0 Sunderland: Match Reaction
04:04 Tactical Tweaks & Formation Choices
07:27 Build-Up Play & Long Ball Debate
17:57 Can Amorim’s System Hold Up?
20:13 Liverpool Preview & Weaknesses to Target
23:47 Youth & Women’s Team Updates
25:07 International Call-Ups
31:25 Tactical Solutions & Formation Debates
36:49 Mainoo’s Future in Midfield
40:56 Amorim’s Management Style Under the Microscope
44:27 FIFA World Cup Pricing
46:20 Closing Thoughts
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#921 | Another week, another crisis. United collapse 3–1 at Brentford and the questions keep piling up. Ed and Adam pick through the wreckage - from fan fury to the manager’s failing system, and the uncomfortable truth that some of United’s best performers are currently thriving out on loan.
There’s a broader look at the club’s structure, coaching set-up, and whether the board has the courage (or competence) to act. Who would take the reins if Amorim goes? And what does it say about United’s trajectory that Europe’s top competition rolls on without them?
Finally, a glance towards Sunderland at Old Trafford, and whether the players - and the manager - can arrest the slide.
Chapters00:00 Introduction01:41 Brentford Defeat & Fan Reaction06:35 Manager/Club Structure Debate10:37 Squad, Youth, and Coaching Issues32:07 Interim Manager & Future Options40:44 Champions League & United's Absence46:38 Sunderland Preview & Closing Thoughts
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#920 | Ed and Dharnish pick apart United’s defeat at Brentford – another game of aimless long balls, players out of position, and a system that looks increasingly unworkable. The expected goals against keeps piling up, the chances created are toothless, and Ruben Amorim’s supposed philosophy remains nowhere to be seen.
There’s debate over Bruno Fernandes’ role, attacking patterns that break down before they begin, and whether the summer signings are doing anything to shift the needle. It’s hard not to question whether Amorim can actually turn this around. Still, Sunderland is next – and with it, a sliver of hope.
Chapters00:00 – Introduction01:19 – Structural and tactical issues04:49 – Bruno’s evolving role07:28 – Broken attacking patterns18:22 – Criticism of Amorim’s system23:43 – Assessing the new signings27:37 – Looking ahead to Sunderland
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#919 | Ed and Dan pick through United’s latest mess - a limp defeat at Brentford that exposed all of Ruben Amorim’s tactical blind spots. The formation remains fixed, the long-ball obsession continues, and player positioning is all over the shop. It’s starting to feel like the manager is running out of answers.
There’s talk of set-piece disasters, defensive gaps you could drive a bus through, and the creeping question of whether Amorim is really the man to take this team forward. A bright spot? United Women keep winning, offering a sharp contrast to the men’s malaise.
Chapters00:00 – Introduction01:05 – Brentford: another bleak afternoon02:44 – Amorim’s tactical blind spots05:12 – Set-piece calamities and defensive woes07:50 – Stubborn systems and team dynamics17:55 – Future prospects (or lack thereof)30:42 – Ruthless decisions and mis-used players32:58 – Penalty misery35:21 – Academy changes36:33 – Managerial strategies dissected43:04 – United Women keep shining44:42 – Final thoughts
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#918 | Ed and Tom are back to pick through the week’s headlines. There’s the fallout from United’s scrappy win over Chelsea, with a dive into the numbers behind United’s uneven start to the season. We talk safe standing at Old Trafford – expanded and long overdue – and what it means for matchday atmosphere. The women’s team gets plenty of attention too: a bright start to the new campaign capped by Champions League qualification, and a tricky draw that promises drama. Finally, we turn to Brentford away: tactical tweaks, possible line-up changes, and where United still need to sharpen up.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Chelsea Victory Fallout
06:23 – Tactics, Data, and Early-Season Form
14:59 – Safe Standing and the Fan Experience
23:05 – United Women’s Champions League Draw
34:37 – Brentford Preview: Line-ups & Tactics
49:51 – Closing Thoughts
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#917 | Ed and Dharnish pick apart United’s victory over Chelsea - a win that raised as many questions as it answered. We dig into the tactical tweaks, the reliance on direct attacks, and the conversation about mentality on and off the pitch. We wrap with a Brentford preview, where defensive organisation and lineup choices could prove decisive.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Chelsea Result and Mental Pressure
05:00 - Tactical Trends and the Long Ball
12:30 - Social Media, Players, and Mental Health
20:45 - Brentford Preview and Defensive Setup
25:50 - Closing Thoughts
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#916 | Ed and Daniel pull apart United’s chaotic victory over Chelsea – a game defined by red cards, questionable substitutions, but a result that eases the pressure on Ruben Amorim.
We get into the impact of Casemiro’s dismissal, the defensive approach that left United hanging on, and a set of substitutions that only made things worse. Up front, poor decision-making in the final third and muddled wing-back positioning are laid bare.
There’s bigger-picture chat too: United's midfield issues, waiting for new attacking signings to fully bed in, and the sight of ex-Reds thriving elsewhere. Plus: a nod to United Women’s progress in Europe, a look ahead to fixtures coming up, and a brief chat about the financial fog that surrounds the club.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:55 – United’s Scrappy Victory
05:30 – Questionable Substitutions & Managerial Choices
08:30 – Key Moments & Game Dynamics
13:18 – Refereeing Decisions
20:53 – Where This Leaves United
25:31 – Fixtures on the Horizon
27:13 – Women’s Team’s Champions League Strides
32:24 – The Wider European Landscape
38:59 – Challenges Ahead
45:21 – Wrap-Up
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#915 | Jamie and Ed dig into United’s full-year 2025 results - headline number: record revenue of £666 million. That’s the good news. The rest is a little murkier. They pick apart Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Omar Berrada’s financial playbook, the Europa League bump that inflated the top line, and the bullish outlook for 2026. There’s plenty of risk too - miss out on Europe again and the house of cards wobbles.
The pod takes in transfer profits, debt and credit facilities, and whether the new regime can actually tame United’s long-running addiction to commercial cash. Sponsorships are up, but so are the questions: how sustainable is this model if results on the pitch keep tanking? Finally, the lads look ahead to future reports, stadium and infrastructure investment, and what it all means for United’s ability to compete in the market.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:27 Financial performance - revenue, profit, league impact
06:29 Debt position and the credit facility shuffle
10:53 Future outlook and 2026 guidance
14:46 Transfers, player sales, amortisation
17:59 Sponsorships and commercial deals
22:28 Infrastructure investment and future reports
27:46 Closing remarks
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Awful negativity. Just won a football game and the Guardian writer decides to go in on Amorim's tactics.
Thanks for the great show. Is there something wrong with my Patreon? This episode didn't turn up.
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Negative. Downbeat. Kinda wack.
Shite
Really enjoying the content and tone. The politics is context and I think it's absolutely necessary. Thank you for the regularity too.
The show has descended into a bi weekly lecture on intersectionality and general woke bullshit.. Ed and Paul used to have an everyday fan point of view for years but the last few seasons they have decided to virtual signal the shit out of a once great podcast while infantilizing black and female players..
When do you think Ed and Paul will figure out that people who subscribe to a Manchester United podcast don't want to hear about politics? Otherwise we would just subscribe to a political podcast?
I've been listening to NQAT or what I know as The Rant Cast on and off for over a decade now. The chat about United is mostly good and informative, however the divergence in to politics has increased as the years have gone on. The typical labels of calling anyone who challenges Ed and Paul's views as racist, sexist, bigots, to name but a few have become tiresome over time. In the latest pod there was a sizeable amount of time spent talking politics over previewing the Manchester Derby.
not suee if you read these comments but you will lose a listener if you keep your Shaw agenda
very obvious agenda against Shaw which is so poor of you. clearly our whole team is suffering ever since his injury and you are trying to target him as a weak link. it must be personal as otherwise you don't really know football...
I was at this one...amazing 2nd half, in those days we believed anything was possible.
If these two stuck to football instead of speaking of American politics then this will be a much better podcast.
love the show
When they discuss United it's a quality listen, but too often Ed wants to be divisive and always go on about how some fans are idiots, racists, bigots. etc etc.... If it happened once then it wouldn't be a problem, but Ed is probably one of the worst hosts I've ever listened too. Paul is quality and often looks for the good in situations.
'bout effing time