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Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show

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Oct 14, 2022 • 39min

Group Win Still Possible After McTominay's Late Winner

In the 93rd minute, Scott McTominay did what his teammates had failed to do with more than thirty previous efforts; he beat Omonia Nicosia's back-up goalkeeper, and big Manchester United fan, Francis Uzoho.The Europa League win brings nothing but relief for Erik Ten Hag and his squad: while topping the group is still possible, they had to work very hard for the result with a very busy schedule coming up. We bring you the latest on Newcastle at home, Chelsea away, and Jim Ratcliffe's downbeat statement about his hopes of buying the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 10, 2022 • 47min

Ronaldo's 700th Club Goal Clinches Everton Win

Manchester United put their derby despair behind them with a win at Goodison Park thanks to a goal from Antony and another from Cristiano Ronaldo, the latter's 700th in club competition.Ronaldo's former Real Madrid teammate, Casemiro, provided the assist and it was an eventful evening for the Brazilian midfielder on his first Premier League start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 7, 2022 • 40min

United Made to Sweat in Nicosia

Manchester United beat Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus but not before, with his side 1-0 down, Erik Ten Hag made two half-time substitutions and demanded more running from his team.Goals from Marcus Rashford (x 2) and Anthony Martial did give United the win but it was much closer than it should have been and Ten Hag has plenty of question marks going into a tough October schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 2, 2022 • 43min

REACTION - United Beaten at City

Instant reaction from Ian and Laurie at the Etihad Stadium, and Andy with the Chicago Reds, after another convincing win for City in the Manchester derby.While the first half was miserable, and the result was never in doubt, this one didn't feel as bleak as some recent derby results. However, facing a depleted defence and no Rodri, it still threw up some serious questions for Ten Hag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 29, 2022 • 54min

Ronaldo to Start Against City?

The club's financial results were published late last week but, despite it being an international break, we haven't had a chance to discuss them until now. Nor did we want to really, given how gloomy they appear to be.On the pitch, things are going a little better but this week brings the toughest challenge of the season so far: a trip across the city, to play City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 26, 2022 • 53min

Eric Cantona: President of Football?

The Athletic's Adam Crafton has delivered his second huge exclusive in as many weeks and his conversation with Eric Cantona not only delivered the goods, but also inspired some remarkable stories from our team.Get listening for tales of double denim, Boothstown, and why Eric isn't the President of Football (at Manchester United). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 21, 2022 • 1h

Bruno Fernandes Interview & Reaction

Manchester United haven't played a match since our last podcast and it's the international break next week so we're very lucky that our Athletic colleague Adam Crafton landed an exclusive interview with Bruno Fernandes!It was a fascinating, revealing discussion so the Talk of the Devils team picked out some key sections and we talk through his answers. So, does he really play better without Ronaldo in the team, what convinced him to sign his new contract, and in telling us about his game-hacking tactical ploy was Bruno... too frank? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 16, 2022 • 38min

Sancho & Ronaldo shoot down the Sheriff

Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's & Andy Mitten live from Moldova reacting to United's win against Sheriff Tiraspol.As we as the match we also discuss goalscorer Jadon Sancho's omission from the England squad despite a decent start to the season.Plus with the return of the WSL this weekend, we look at the challenges faced by United's women's team - featuring some European champions of course - both on and off the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 12, 2022 • 49min

Sluggish Ronaldo & is Martial still misunderstood?

Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka & Andy Mitten to pick the bones out of a disappointing result against Real Sociedad & look ahead to the mission to FC Sheriff.Also, after Anthony Martial criticises former United managers Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho - was he right to do so and is he still misunderstood after all these years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 5, 2022 • 50min

Antony and Rashford End Gunners' Run

Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular contributor Andy Mitten, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell, and football writer Carl Anka.We recorded post-match at Old Trafford again after table-topping Arsenal lost their 100% record to a ruthless performance from Ten Hag's men.And there's a final look at the business done in the transfer window. Utd got their targets, but paid a hefty price, so how does it measure up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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