Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular contributor Andy Mitten and club correspondent Laurie Whitwell.

Recorded at The Walkers Stadium just after the transfer deadline passed, we reflect on what turned into an expensive window for the club as they backed the new manager, and consider the signs of encouragement in a sparky cameo from Ronaldo.

Most importantly, the team is starting to gel with combinations developing in different areas of the pitch. This looks like great news for Jadon Sancho, who followed up his goal vs Liverpool with tonight's winner.

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