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

Ian Irving hosts the latest edition of The Athletic's weekly Manchester United podcast with today's guests, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.With the men away on international duty, we asked for your questions from subscribers, and the postbag was as full as ever. We get stuck into a selection of those, and figure out what condition the players will be in when they return to club training.And there's a check-in with the women's team, who very nearly won the derby match for the first time in WSL history. Sadly, it wasn't to be United's day just yet, but the season's prospects are looking bright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Irving goes one-on-one with United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten on The Athletic's Manchester United Podcast as we consider why our previous episode made waves on social media.Earlier in the week, Andy sat down with former United midfielder and coach Nicky Butt, and we pick the bones out of a fascinating discussion.With a round-up of the latest news, and a look back at a sensational comeback against Spurs, international week is proving to be anything but quiet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's twice-weekly Manchester United podcast with in-house club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.Everton came to Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime and, even though United had taken the lead through Anthony Martial, the visitors were unlucky to leave with just a point. How quickly will the pressure now build on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?We also talk about Park Ji-Sung, who has asked fans to stop singing a song with offensive lyrics, and Mason Greenwood, who won't be joining the England squad during the upcoming international break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to look back on Ronaldo's last gasp winner for United in the Champions League.Was United's overall display a cause for concern or should we all just buckle up and enjoy the ride?We'll also look ahead to the game with Everton. Rafa Benitez is now their manager and that's a fact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United, hosted by Ian Irving, with club writers Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten.Familiarity was the theme on this miserable Monday morning. Once again, a team wearing Claret and Blue came to Old Trafford, and once again they pulled off a smash-and-grab. This time it was Aston Villa heading back to Brum with three Premier League points.The next visitors will be Villareal, no strangers themselves. They specialise in draws, with five of their six La Liga fixtures (and the European Super Cup) ending all square. A draw is no good for United, though, so they'll have to outdo Chelsea and both Madrid clubs by sinking the Yellow Submarine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to reflect on United's League Cup exit and what it means for fringe players like Anthony Martial. Is going out of the competition such a bad thing? Also after after a long battle from various fans groups safe standing should be back at Old Trafford this season - will this improve the atmosphere?We also look ahead to the Saturday lunchtime game against Aston Villa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Manchester United reporters Carl Anka and Andy Mitten join Ian Irving to break down yet another away win in the Premier League.Perhaps it was destined to be Jesse Lingard's day. He added the winner after Cristiano Ronaldo's equaliser at the London Stadium, but Solskjaer's team also needed a late penalty save from 'David de Gea.Is it enough to be doing just enough? Carl Anka has written about exactly that this week, but it's a subject that splits the podcast panel. We also react to the rumours surrounding Declan Rice and consider the rematch with West Ham in the Carabao Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka & Andy Mitten talk through a massive Champions League following the massive high at Old Trafford a few days earlier.Was the red card the only reason United lost to Young Boys or does some of the blame lie with the manager? We also discuss another unfortunate night for Donny van de Beek.There is a look ahead to Sunday's game at West Ham - will Bruno or Ronaldo be on penalty duties? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United in conversation with club correspondents Carl Anka and Laurie Whitwell.The eyes of the footballing world fell on Manchester at 3pm on Saturday to see Cristiano Ronaldo return to where he developed into a world-class forward. With two goals, he didn't disappoint, and his return is already showing signs of positive influence throughout the club.Next up, a visit to Bern's Wankdorf Stadium to face the city's Young Boys, prompting a few obvious one-liners. But, it's an important fixture as United seek to gain an early advantage over group rivals Villareal and Atalanta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka & Laurie Whitwell to detail how they think Cristiano Ronaldo will fit into the United team from a technical perspective and why they feel certain he will start at Old Trafford on Saturday. Carl tells us what he's learnt from speaking to contacts in France about Anthony Martial and we hear why United have to face a battle with FIFA to be allowed to have Fred involved in the next two games.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.