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

Newcastle have one win from their last 40 visits to Old Trafford, but that statistic will bring little relief to fans frustrated by a scratchy Sunday stalemate. Ronaldo, Sancho, and Antony started but couldn't find the net, and Marcus Rashford missed a golden chance with a late header.The last home win during the month of October was in 2019 and that wait could be extended with a strong Tottenham side visiting in midweek. No such problems for Manchester United's women who went top of the WSL with Ella Toone scoring twice in a comfortable victory over Brighton.Produced by Ollie Bellwood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.