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Special guest journalist Emily Wilson (One Football, CBC Sports, MARCA, Managing Madrid) joins Karl and Vivek to discuss the biggest talking points of the Round of 32 second leg fixture that saw Manchester United advance past Real Sociedad to the next stage.

- Sociedad looking the better side in the second leg

- Why United struggled to cope?

- Diallo and Shoretire getting playing time

- Tuanzebe robbed of his first goal?

- Chelsea EPL match preview

Cantona Collar: Eric Bailly. Beckham Boot: Anthony Martial. Noisy Neighbour: Modibo Sagnan.

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After a slow start, the game sprung into life with a moment of magic from Marcus Rashford and a neat finish from Saint Maximin, halftime brought renewed vigor and intensity from Man United who took the lead through Dan James and United never looked back scoring another in the process and putting the game to bed. Lots was discussed including:

- De Gea's positioning

- Dan James finishing

- Martial confidence

- Real Sociedad preview

Cantona Collar: Marcus Rashford. Beckham Boot: Fred. Noisy Neighbour: Saint Maximin

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Real Sociedad played right into Manchester United's hands with a high press and high line that allowed the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford to run rampant. Karl Mascarenhas was away for today but Waking the Red's Managing Editor Michael Singh joined Vivek to look at:

- Rashford's finishing

- Bruno instrumental

- Maguire commanding the back

- James making a good impression

- Newcastle United preview

Cantona Collar: Bruno Fernandes. Beckham Boot: Imanol Alguacil. Noisy Neighbour: Mikel Merino

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United need to bridge the gap after Man City extended their lead and Leicester pick up 3 points against Liverpool. Facing a WBA who are in desperate need of 3 points to have any hope of staving off relegation. We discuss the performance on the pitch as well as team selection and what Ole could have done differently. 

Cantona Collar: Luke Shaw. Beckham Boot: Victor Lindelöf. Noisy Neighbour: Ajayi.

Manchester United are through to the FA Cup quarter-finals, getting the goal they needed from Scott McTominay in the seventh minute of extra time after 90 minutes went goalless. Karl and Vivek discuss:

- Van de Beek royal disappointment in No. 10 role

- Telles filling in well for Shaw

- Do United have a creativity or clinical problem without Bruno?

- Henderson growing impatient behind De Gea

- EPL Match 24 @WBA preview

Cantona Collar: Mason Greenwood. Beckham Boot: Donny van de Beek. Noisy Neighbour: Craig Dawson.

A kick in teeth. That's the mood after Man United conceded a Dominic Calvert-Lewin goal with the last kick of the game that gave Everton a share of the spoils. In this episode, Vivek and Karl look back on the Paul Pogba injury that changed the flow of the match, David De Gea's errors, and Axel Tuanzebe's inexplicable foul that led to the last minute dejection.

Cantona Collar: Bruno Fernandes. Beckham Boot: David De Gea. Noisy Neighbour: Lucas Digne.

United are in 9th heaven with an emphatic 3 points that puts the pressure back on Man City as they narrow the goal difference. Standout performances from their full backs, Luke Shaw and AWB, as well as all round performances from their attacking players were a joy to behold. This episode delves into some of the reasons as to why United were so good and also analyses some of the moves Ole made at half-time. Once again, VAR was a talking point except this time it was in United's favour. On a side note, Marcus Rashford's goal has taken him past the great Eric Cantona, which is no small feat given his tender age of 23. 

Cantona Collar: AWB. Beckham Boot: VAR. Noisy Neighbour: Che Adams

Special guest Devang Desai (@desaidevang on Twitter), host of the Open Era pod (tennis) and A Football Podcast (soccer) joined Karl and Vivek to break down an entertaining draw between Manchester United and Arsenal, as well as how he came to support the Gunners. United squandered several opportunities to bounce back from their defeat to Sheffield United and Edinson Cavani was surprisingly the main culprit. 

- Where is Bruno in the big games?

- Rashford too wasteful?

- Pépé ran United ragged on the right side

Cantona Collar: Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Beckham Boot: Marcus Rashford. Noisy Neighbour: Nicolas Pépé.

United are back down to earth with a thud. Vivek and Karl look back on a nightmare of a performance that included complete no-shows from Anthony Martial, David de Gea, Axel Tuanzebe and Alex Telles. The changes to the side should have brought a renewed vigour but instead they were lacking ideas and intent.

Cantona Collar: Harry Maguire. Beckham Boot: David de Gea. Noisy Neighbour: John Fleck.

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United's first big match win of the season comes against Liverpool! Karl and Vivek look back on one of the most memorable performances of the season that included:

- Rashford looking like a star

- Luke Shaw continuing great form

- Greenwood finally showing up

Cantona Collar: Marcus Rashford. Beckham Boot: Scott McTominay. Noisy Neighbour: Mohamed Salah