The Gary Neville Podcast Sesko scores from bench again as Man Utd reclaim fourth | Nev tries (and fails!) to name his top 10 goalkeepers in Premier League history
Feb 23, 2026
Discussion of Manchester United reclaiming fourth after a tight 1-0 win and the counter-attack that produced the winner. Praise for a composed goalkeeper and debate over man of the match. Analysis of Benjamin Šeško’s impact off the bench and whether he should start. A lively, sometimes humorous rundown attempting to name the top ten Premier League goalkeepers of all time.
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Calm Goalkeeping Can Win Poor Performances
- Manchester United scraped a crucial 1-0 win despite poor quality, showing resilience matters more than style in tight runs.
- Gary Neville praised the goalkeeper's calm composure as decisive, arguing calm goalkeeping stabilised a shaky United performance.
United Rely On Devastating Counter Attacks
- United still struggle to break down deep teams and rely on counter-attacks for their best goals.
- Neville called the Everton winner one of the best counter-attacking goals, highlighting United's strength on transitions over possession play.
Adapt Tactics And Listen To Players
- Managers should adapt systems and listen to players rather than being stubborn about one approach.
- Neville suggested Ruben Amorim's unwillingness to change system and constant defensive rotation hurt his tenure and player confidence.