About this episode
#936 | Another 2–2. Another week of mixed feelings. In this episode Ed and Daniel pick apart Manchester United’s draw with Spurs - a game that summed up everything both encouraging and exasperating about Rúben Amorim’s side. The pair dig into team selection and the curious decision to field two fullbacks as wingbacks, a move that left United solid but sterile. There’s frustration at missed opportunities, defensive lapses, and another late switch that came just a little too late. Daniel vents about United’s risk-averse mentality; Ed wonders if the problem’s less system and more psyche. The conversation widens to possible January fixes, especially at wing-back which is proving to be an ongoing problem. 00:00 – Opening Thoughts and First Impressions 04:00 – Spurs’ Flaws and Tactical Openings 09:00 – Questionable Team Selection 14:00 – Shape, Width, and the Fullback Problem 19:00 – Amad Changes the Game 25:00 – Breaking Down the First Goal 32:00 – Defensive Chaos and Positioning Issues 39:00 – Standouts and Strugglers 45:26 – 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