Rant Cast

#479. NQAT is back after a five match winter break. It may only have been two weeks, but in this most packed of seasons, we missed a lot of action. Ed & Paul look back on United's festive programme, with a deep dive on the recent victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford, in which Paul Pogba and Jack Grealish were standout performers. For Patreon backers, we dive into the main narratives around the Premier League at the half-way stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#478. United beat Sheffield United at Bramall Lane but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team didn't make it easy despite controlling the game. United are now up to sixth with a game in hand. So are United good again? Ed & Paul discuss in the final NQAT of the year. For backers, a review of match week 13 in the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#477. One of the dullest derbies in recent memory ended with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer proclaiming moral victory, or at least United's best performance against City during his tenure. Ed & Paul discuss. Then there's United's game against lowly Sheffield United on Thursday night. Victory, surely? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#476. Out of the Champions League, out of ideas, and in the wilderness once again. United worked so hard post-lockdown to make it into the Champions League only to blow any chance of qualification for the knock-out stages with a series of defensively incompetent displays. Ed & Paul discuss all the fallout from United's defeat to RB Leipzig and ask whether Ole Gunnar Solskajer remains the right man for the job? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#475. United secure another comeback victory on the road, beating David Moyes' West Ham with three second-half goals. Ed & Paul discuss United's another inconsistent performance, which required the introduction of Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes to save the day. The Reds are up to fifth in the Premier League, but what team will turn up against RB Leipzig at on Tuesday night? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#474. United must secure a point in Germany next week if the club is to make this season's Champions League knockout stage. Defeat to PSG at Old Trafford leaves United's continued participation in doubt, but it really didn't have to be this hard. At times United played well on Wednesday night, but did Ole Gunnar Solskjaer make critical mistakes? Ed & Paul discuss.There's a discussion about Edinson Cavani's use of social media, a brief look at the new rules governing registration of overseas players following Brexit on 1 January 2021, and a look ahead to the weekend's fixture against David Moyes' West Ham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#473. On the main pod, it's a cliché, but let's run with it anyway - that was a Manchester United way to win. On Sunday United recorded an eight successive away win, coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Southampton with a 93rd minute goal. Punch the air with delight, it feels good to talk about a victorious United! Ed & Paul dissect victory at St Mary's and then look ahead to a crucial Champions League fixture against Paris Saint Germain at Old Trafford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#472. United win in the Champions League and it was *checks notes* really comfortable, even impressive at times. What's going on? Ed & Paul review United's victory over İstanbul Başakşehir and look ahead to Southampton away at the weekend. We chat to Guardian reporter Jamie Jackson about his new book Red Apprentice. Finally, there's a discussion about Diego Maradona's legacy after his death on Wednesday. Hasta siempre, Diego. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#471. United returned to Premier League action after the international break and put in another low-key performance. Three points were gained via Bruno Fernandes' 12th penalty for the club, but it was far from easy against one of the worst sides in the division. Ed & Paul break down United's performance and try and maintain some perspective ahead of a hectic few weeks ahead. There's also a look ahead to Tuesday night's crucial Champions League fixture against İstanbul Başakşehir and for backers a look back on the weekend's Premier League action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#470. The US elections loom large in the conversation as Donald Trump refuses to leave office and his lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, holds a press conference next to a dildo shop. Go figure. On the pitch, another wild swing in Manchester United's performance. Following defeat to Arsenal and Istanbul last week, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side secured a comfortable victory over Everton. After conceding first, United came back to score three fine goals and control the game. Why can't Ole get consistent performances out of this side? Ed & Paul discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#469. Manchester United lost to İstanbul Başakşehir with one of the most comically poor defensive displays of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's managerial reign. Of any managerial reign. Just what has Ole been coaching all these months? The defeat places United in a more difficult Champions League position than should be the case. Ed & Paul discuss all the fallout and look forward to United's game against Everton at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#468. One step forward, one giant leap back. Twas always the way under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's stewardship. Following the emphatic midweek victory over RB Leipzig, United lost at home to Arsenal, in desperately limp fashion. Ed & Paul discuss. There's some sad news to process, with Nobby Stiles passing away and Sir Bobby Charlton revealing a diagnosis of dementia. Finally, we look forward to United's midweek Champions League fixture against İstanbul Başakşehir. For backers, a rapid-fire review of this week's Premier League games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#467. United and Chelsea played out a bore draw in the Manchester rain. With neither manager opting for much ambition, highlights were reduced to a dubious VAR decision and a handful of decent saves from new Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy. Ed & Paul discuss.Then there's a look ahead to the midweek Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig and next weekend's clash with Arsenal. For backers, a rapid-fire review of this week's Premier and Champions League games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#466. We'll always have Paris, it was said during the darker times last season, but apparently it's a regular occurrence after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side won victory at Parc des Princes for the second time in as many years. This time was different though. United's manager out-thought his competitor as the Reds first contained, then dominated, and Sir Marcus scored. Ed & Paul discuss.There's a debate about the the bloodbath on United's balance sheet and a preview of the weekend's game against Chelsea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#465. Well, that's one way to recover from a disastrous defeat! United recovered from the 6-1 hammering at Tottenham's hands and an early goal at St James Park to record a comfortable win. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team left it late, but goals from Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Marcus Rashford took the reds to three much-needed points, while Juan Mata turned back the clock. Ed & Paul discuss all the fallout.Then there's a Champions League fixture at Paris Saint Germain on Tuesday night. Can United repeat the miracles of 2019? For backers, all the week's Premier League action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#464. Hammered by Jose Mourinho's Tottenham in the worst performance by a United side since, well, you know that day. The sickening result, together with the club's inability to manage any coherent transfer policy has Ed & Paul questioning the players, manager and leadership. One horrendous day. For backers, something about other Premier League results, as if anybody cares. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#463. United beat Brighton in the Carabao Cup, putting in the most comprehensive performance of the season to date. Goals from Scott McTominay, Juan Mata and Paul Pogba sealed a place in the last eight. Ed & Paul review the action and briefly look ahead to Spurs at the weekend (For a fuller preview, see our previous episode). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#462. United got very, very lucky, but the first three points of the Premier League campaign are now on the board thanks to Bruno Fernandes' 100th minute penalty winner. Jose Mourinho moaned, but apparently United really can do whatever they want, including scoring after the final whistle has blown. Ed & Paul enjoyed it very much!There's also a brief look back on the midweek Carabao Cup victory over Luton and a preview of this week's rapid rematch against Brighton in the same competition. For backers, we review this week's Premier League action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#461. Let's not start as we mean to go on! United finished last season limping over the finish line following an outstanding series of post-lockdown results. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's policy of using a small squad eventually told, with players suffering from fatigue by the end of the campaign. Little more than a month later and a strange mix of under-prepared and over-tired players arrived back in Carrington, some with no more than 10 days rest, all having played no more than one preparatory fixture. These are some major caveats against an awful performance in losing to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday. Ed & Paul discuss (panic!)There's a preview of the season to come and, for Patreon backers, we review Amazon's All or Nothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#460. It's the hope that kills you, so goes the cliché. And while United will look back on defeat to Sevilla with some disappointment, especially with Romelu Lukaku and Ashley Young in Friday's final, Sunday's 2-1 loss concludes a season of some progress. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side reached three cup semi-finals and finished third in the Premier League - much better than many hoped during some dark moments in January. Ole has built a side with identity; one that scores some great goals and attacks with flair. There's more than hope in that.On the final show of a year-long season, Ed & Paul look back on the Europa League semi-final, look forward to what United need to do over a short summer to progress, and hand out some awards! For backers, we look at the Champions League quarter and semi-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices