#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 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
