The Tactics Show: Line-breaking Passes and Rondos: How United Beat Arsenal

No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast

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Sports, Soccer

4.7 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2026

⏱️ 36 minutes

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#968 | Ed, Daniel, and Dharnish analyse United's thrilling 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates. They discuss key tactical elements, including the pivotal roles of Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez in breaking Arsenal's lines with their passing, and the effective nullification of Arsenal's attacking threat. There’s plenty of chat about United's combination play in tight spaces and the tactical adjustments under Michael Carrick. The episode also touches on Arsenal's struggles to find creative solutions and reflects on the broader implications for their title challenge. Looking ahead, the hosts consider United's tactical approach for upcoming matches against Fulham and Tottenham. We back, baby. The fuckin’ biiiiiigest. 00:00 Introduction 03:24 McGuire & Martinez: Line-Breaking Passes 08:55 Small Space Combinations & Rondos 14:07 Defensive Organization & Out of Possession 18:15 Arsenal's Limitations & Tactical Issues 21:51 Looking Ahead: Fulham & Spurs 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

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