The Tactics Show: Pressing Good, Defending Bad

No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast

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Sports, Soccer

4.7 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 December 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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#951 | Ed and Dharnish discus United's defeat to Villa - impressive pressing, out of possession challenges, Lisandro Martinez's cameo at number 6, and what a future without an injured Bruno Fernandes might look like. The conversation also touches on United's challenges over the festive season, with so many players now out, how will Ruben Amorim adjust United's tactical approach? 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Chat 02:09 Villa Match Analysis and Pressing Tactics 06:02 Defensive Concerns 11:21 Bruno Fernandes Injury and Midfield Options 15:51 Martinez at Number Six 22:22 Upcoming Fixtures 29:35 Closing Remarks 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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