About this episode
#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 If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube . Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices