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

Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular panellists, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.Defeat at Leicester City on Saturday was as dispiriting as it was crucial and it was the worst possible start to a potentially season-defining run of games over the next few weeks.The Monday post-mortem is becoming an all too regular occurrence on this show, so what can be done to fix the obvious problems? Does the manager, along with his coaches, take full responsibility, or should individual players simply raise their levels? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to discuss the future of Paul Pogba at Manchester United. Will he sign the contract that's on the table or is the best solution for all concerned that he leaves for free next summer?The Athletic's Leicester writer Rob Tanner also drops by to preview United's trip to the King Power on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.