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From No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast by Studio 1878

April 20, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 996

About this episode

The episode discusses Manchester United's recent victory over Chelsea and their path to the Champions League, analyzing player performances and future challenges.

#996 | Ten points clear of Chelsea with five games left. A gritty, utterly necessary win at Stamford Bridge. United's return to the Champions League is no longer a question of whether, but when. Dan and Dharnish unpack all you need to know. With Martínez and Maguire suspended, Carrick turned to an Ayden Heaven and Noussair Mazraoui as the centre-back pairing. In front of them, Kobbie Mainoo delivered the standout performance of the afternoon alongside Casemiro, whose is giving us quite the farewell tour Carrick has imposed a more compact press and restored a mentality that had gone missing. Control in games remains the next hurdle, but the case for giving him the job permanently, barring a genuinely elite alternative, is getting harder to argue against. There's also plenty to think about in the summer - United's imperfect front three, Amad's end-product problem, and the summer recruitment required across defence, midfield and on the wing. Brentford is up next. 00:00 Introduction - Almost Back in the Champions League 02:03 Team Selection vs Chelsea 02:09 Maguire and Martinez Suspensions 06:43 Kobbie Mainoo's Performance 10:23 Casemiro's Legacy 24:52 Carrick's Record - Should He…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan, Dharnish

Topics covered

Manchester United
Champions League
Team Selection
Player Performances
Coaching Decisions
Upcoming Matches

Keywords

Manchester United
Chelsea
Champions League
Kobbie Mainoo
Casemiro
Carrick
Maguire
Martínez
Brentford

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manchester United

Places: Chelsea, Brentford