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Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell, Carl Anka and Andy Mitten on the world's biggest Manchester United podcast. Subscribe for expert insight from inside the club, breaking news and two episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 17, 2021 • 24min
REACTION: Liverpool 0-0 United
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten react to United's 0-0 draw at Anfield.Should Solskjaer and his team be pleased with the performance? Can they win the league playing like this? And does that result make City clear favourites for the title?SPECIAL JANUARY OFFER!Throughout January you can subscribe to The Athletic for a special discounted price.Enjoy great analysis and in-depth features from the very best football writers around, as well as ad-free versions of all our podcasts, all for less than £1 a week.Just go to www.theathletic.com/manunitedpod and enjoy The Athletic throughout 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 2021 • 46min
Chasing the Title at Anfield
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten get together to preview this Sunday's huge game at Anfield. Just how do United get the better of Liverpool? Who should start? And is it ok to say they're now in the title race?They also reflect on Tuesday's victory over Burnley, in particular the performance of Paul Pogba. Is it starting to look like he may have more of a long-term future at the club again? Plus, there's transfer news, and Carl shines a light on the continued success of the United women's team.SPECIAL JANUARY OFFER!Throughout January you can subscribe to The Athletic for a special price.Enjoy great analysis and in-depth features from the very best football writers around, as well as ad-free versions of all our podcasts for less than £4 a month.Just go to www.theathletic.com/manunitedpod to sign up and enjoy The Athletic throughout 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 2021 • 44min
Reaction to the Carabao Cup Defeat & January Transfer Update
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten reflect on the Carabao Cup Semi-Final defeat. Did United perform well despite the loss? Just how far is this team behind City? And can they compete with them for the title?They also debate how seriously Ole should take the FA Cup this weekend. And what can we expect from the January transfer window?SPECIAL JANUARY OFFER!Throughout January you can subscribe to The Athletic for a special discounted price.Enjoy great analysis and in-depth features from the very best football writers around, as well as ad-free versions of all our podcasts for less than £4 a month.Just go to www.theathletic.com/manunitedpod to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 2020 • 43min
United Christmas Wishes
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten get together for their final podcast of the year to share their Christmas wishes for the club going into 2021.They also reflect on a great week for United which saw wins over Everton in the League Cup and Leeds in the Premier League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2020 • 39min
Pogba exit looms & two years of Ole
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten bring you the very latest from inside Old Trafford.This week, as Paul Pogba looks to be edging closer to the exit, could this season be about to turn around with maximum points against Leeds & Sheffield United? We’re going to try and remember any highlights from an uneventful Manchester Derby and discuss possible transfer targets for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he marks a two years as boss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 2020 • 23min
REACTION: United dumped out of Champions League
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten pick through the carcass of a miserable night for United that sees them dumped out of the Champions League.Why did United start so poorly? Is it time to drop David De Gea?We also talk about the continuing saga of Paul Pogba - but on form should he start against City? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2020 • 30min
Neymar downs United as Fred sees red
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten look back on a disappointing night in the Champions League for United as they are beaten by PSG.What went wrong & was the decision not to take of Fred pivotal? Martial's looks lacking in confidence in front of goal is it time to give him a break? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2020 • 34min
REACTION: Bruno a big hit as United win
The Athletic's Carl Anka & Andy Mitten bring you all the reaction from Old Trafford as United ease to a comfortable win in the Champions League.Why can't United play like this in the Premier League? And who should start in at Southampton this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2020 • 53min
Carl's Rashford Announcement & Brian Kidd's Wellies
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten discuss the latest news from Old Trafford as the Premier League returns.Carl has a big announcement about an upcoming project with Marcus Rashford.They debate Paul Pogba's place in the United squad after his latest interview whilst on international duty.Andy shares some hilarious stories about Roy Keane and Brian Kidd.And we have the latest on the continued success of the club's Women's team.SPECIAL OFFER!Right now you can subscribe to The Athletic for just £1, where you can access all of our great articles on United and so much more.Just go to www.theathletic.com/manunitedpod to sign up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 2020 • 45min
Greenwood will get support & Shaw injury blow
The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten reflect on a maddeningly unpredictable few days on the pitch for Manchester United in Istanbul & Merseyside.On Mason Greenwood we hear how the club want more focus from him to maximise ability.The lads also answer your questions on Paul Pogba and how the club plan to make the most out of Edinson Cavani's talent & influence.Plenty of United writing on The Athletic right now - access is currently just £1 per week so go to www.theathletic.com/MANUNITEDPOD to sign up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.