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#439. On Monday's NQAT Game Club, United smash Arsenal to make the Champions League 2009 final. Just 1-0 up from the first leg at Old Trafford, United blew Arsenal away with an outstanding performance and some fine goals too. On Friday's pod, Eric Cantona's return to action against Liverpool in October 1995, having served an eight month ban for kicking a racist hooligan the previous January.Links:https://www.manutd.com/en/videos/detail/match-rewind-in-full-arsenal-1-man-utd-3-5-may-2009https://footballia.net/matches/manchester-united-liverpool-fc-premier-league-1995-1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#438. On this Friday's NQAT Game Club, United face Everton in the 2016 FA Cup semi-final. Plenty of action in this one: Wayne Rooney starts in midfield, Marouane Fellaini scuffs one in, and there's a dramatic late Antony Martial winner! Next Monday, United smash Arsenal in the Champions League to make the 2009 final.United v Everton:https://footballia.net/matches/everton-fc-manchester-united-fa-cup-2015-2016Arsenal v United:https://www.manutd.com/en/videos/detail/match-rewind-in-full-arsenal-1-man-utd-3-5-may-2009 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#437. First, Ed & Paul take in the latest news, with the Premier League discussing a proposal to play the season's remaining fixtures behind closed doors, starting in June.Then, on this Monday's NQAT Game Club, the United take on Liverpool in the 1977 FA Cup Final - a victory that denied Liverpool a treble 22-years before United achieved it first! Next Friday, the 2016 FA Cup semi-final against Everton and a dramatic late Antony Martial winner!1977 FA Cup Finalhttps://footballia.net/matches/liverpool-fc-manchester-united-fa-cup2016 FA Cup Semi Finalhttps://footballia.net/matches/everton-fc-manchester-united-fa-cup-2015-2016 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#436. This Friday on NQAT Game Club, the 1968 European Cup Final against Benfica at Wembley. It was a night when George Best, Bobby Charlton, Brian Kidd ... and John Aston would shine and Sir Matt Busby fulfilled the dream he began a decade earlier with the Busby Babes. Next Monday, United take on Liverpool in the 1977 FA Cup Final. For backers, a discussion about what happened to the 1968 team in the years ahead.1968 European Cup Finalhttps://footballia.net/matches/sl-benfica-manchester-united1977 FA Cup Finalhttps://footballia.net/matches/liverpool-fc-manchester-united-fa-cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#435. This week on NQAT Game Club, we look back at the 1996 FA Cup Semi-Final against Chelsea, a masterful performance from Eric Cantona, and another step closer to the double-double. Our interview guest this week is Flair Football, the UK's first social network for young football players.  Next Friday, the 1968 European Cup Final against Benfica at Wembley.United v Chelsea (1996)https://footballia.net/matches/manchester-united-chelsea-fc-fa-cupUnited v Benfica (1968)https://footballia.net/matches/sl-benfica-manchester-united Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#434. This week on NQAT Game Club, we are focusing on two contrasting debuts: Wayne Rooney's hat-trick vs. Fenerbahçe in the Champions League from 2003 and Cristiano Ronaldo's blistering substitute appearance against Bolton at Old Trafford just a little over a year later. Enjoy!Next week, we look back at the 1996 FA Cup Semi-Final against Chelsea and a masterful performance from Eric Cantona.Notes:Ronaldo debuthttps://footballia.net/matches/manchester-united-bolton-wanderersRooney debuthttps://footballia.net/matches/manchester-united-fenerbahce-sk1996 semihttps://footballia.net/matches/manchester-united-chelsea-fc-fa-cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#433. This week on NQAT Game Club, a touch of magic from Sir Alex Ferguson's final season as Manchester United manager. With United top of the league, but City unbeaten, Robin van Persie scores a last-minute free kick to win the derby for Sir Alex' team at the Etihad. Next Friday's pod will focus on two contrasting debuts: Wayne Rooney vs. Fenerbahçe in the Champions League and Cristiano Ronaldo's blistering substitute appearance against Bolton.City v Unitedhttps://footballia.net/matches/manchester-city-manchester-unitedUnited v Boltonhttps://footballia.net/matches/manchester-united-bolton-wanderersUnited v Fenerbahcehttps://footballia.net/matches/manchester-united-fenerbahce-sk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#432. This week on NQAT Game Club, one of Sir Alex Ferguson's earliest games as Manchester United manager. One month and just five games into the job, Ferguson oversaw a pulsating draw with high-flying Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. If you'd like to join in, the full match is available here:https://footballia.net/matches/manchester-united-tottenham-hotspur-first-divisionNext Monday's pod will focus on another Manchester derby: the thrilling 3-2 victory at the Etihad from December 2012! Full match here:https://footballia.net/matches/manchester-city-manchester-united Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#431. This week on NQAT Game Club, a United victory in the Manchester Derby from 1993. From two down at half-time, to a late Roy Keane winner that sen the Reds home happy - a classic match and the emergence of Sir Alex Ferguson's first great team. Full match here.https://footballia.net/matches/manchester-city-manchester-united-premier-league-1993-1994If you want to join in, next Friday's pod will focus on United's 3-3 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford in 1986. Full match here.https://footballia.net/matches/manchester-united-manchester-city-premier-league-1992-1993 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#430. This week on NQAT Game Club, one of the great comebacks under Sir Alex Ferguson. With United 3-0 down at half-time, the Reds scored five in the second period at White Hart Lane in September 2001. Full match here.If you want to join in, next Monday's pod will focus on United's victory over Manchester City at Maine Road in November 1993. You remember it, a Roy Keane winner in the 87th minute!Full Spurs v United match:https://footballia.net/matches/tottenham-hotspur-manchester-united-premier-leagueFull City v United match:https://footballia.net/matches/manchester-city-manchester-united-premier-league-1993-1994 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#429. With football postponed globally, this week NQAT Game Club focuses on United's 3-3 draw at Camp Nou in 1998. The Champions League Group D fixture was one of two draws with the Catalan giants that season.Full match:https://footballia.net/matches/fc-barcelona-manchester-united-champions-league-1998-1999If you want to join in, next Friday's pod will focus on United's 2001 comeback from 3-0 down at Tottenham Hotspur. The 5-3 victory was one of the great comebacks in Premier League history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#428. This week Ed & Paul briefly touch on the latest developments surrounding football's global suspension and its ongoing impact, with all football voided below National League level and the Premier League set to push a proposed re-start date beyond 30 April.NQAT Game Club focuses on United's victory-but-aggregate loss against Real Madrid in the 2003 Champions League quarter-final. One of the greatest games ever at Old Trafford and a stunning hat-trick from Original Ronaldo.Full match:https://footballia.net/matches/manchester-united-real-madrid-champions-leagueIf you want to join in, next Monday's pod will focus on Barcelona 3-3 United at Camp Nou, 1998/1999 Champions League group stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#427. This week Ed & Paul briefly touch on the latest developments surrounding football's global suspension and its ongoing impact.NQAT Game Club focuses on United's 1991 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup victory over Johan Cruyff's Barcelona in Rotterdam. It was the club's first European trophy in 23 years and a significant step in the development of Alex Ferguson's team.Full match:https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1ioyds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#426. We won't see any football until the end of April, and in all likelihood until much later in the year. This week Ed & Paul briefly touch on the latest developments surrounding football's global suspension and its ongoing impact.With no matches to review, NQAT turns back the clock in the second edition of NQAT Game Club, this time to 2007 and United's demolition of Roma in the Champions League quarter-final.Full match:https://footballia.net/matches/manchester-united-as-roma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#425. The season has been suspended until 3 April at least, although nobody really believes that it will return any time soon. This week Ed & Paul briefly touch on the decision to halt the Premier League and European football and the consequences for United and the game more widely.With no match against Spurs to review, NQAT turns back the clock in the first of what could be a fair few dives into nostalgia: NQAT Game Club. This week: Arsenal 1-2 United in the 1999 FA Cup semi final - a classic game and a world-class goal to win it.Full match:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-URvo0n4iGU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#424. United thrashed LASK in Linz in front of just a handful of people in one of the stranger European encounters in recent memory. In the end the game was comfortable for United after Odion Igahlo scored a world-class opener. Four more followed to secure United a place in the Europa League quarter-final... if it happens at all. Ed & Paul digest Thursday's game, talk about the potential suspension of football in Europe due to the coronavirus... and preview United's game with Tottenham on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#423. United beat Manchester City for the third time this season, with a riotous 2-0 victory at Old Trafford. City dominated possession, but United created the best chances taking advantage of some well known deficiencies in Pep Guardiola's team. Ed & Paul digest a potentially season-shaping game for United.There are plenty of listener questions and a look ahead to Thursday night's Europa League fixture against LASK in Austria. For backers, a discussion about the Nations League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#422. United beat Wayne Rooney's Derby in the FA Cup to progress. It was a competent if unspectacular performance from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men on a night the fans dedicated to the White Pele. Ed & Paul discuss all the fallout from the match. Then, on Sunday, United face Manchester City in the Premier League. Can United beat Pep Guardiola's side once again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#421. United took a point from a tough game at Everton, but should it have been more after a bright first half from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team? Ed & Paul review all the action from Goodison Park, asking why United dropped off in the second half, what the club should do about David de Gea's problems, and whether VAR really is United's best player this season.Also on the show, a preview of Thursday FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Wayne Rooney's Derby County and plenty of listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#420. United thrashed Club Brugge at Old Trafford to progress in the Europa League. Sure, there are caveats, but it is good to enjoy football again. Bruno Fernandes scored another weird penalty, Odion Ighalo grabbed his first for the club, and Fred can shoot from long-distance.Also on the show, a look ahead to the weekend's fixture against Everton at Goodison Park. With Carlo Ancelotti's side on the up, it should be a stern test for United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices