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

A 3-1 home win in the FA Cup against Fulham sounds like comfortable Sunday afternoon viewing for Manchester United fans. You probably already know that wasn't the case, but Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell are here to fill you in on the details.

We consider the potential for two domestic semi-finals against Brighton, one of which could lead to a Manchester derby at Wembley, and we react to an Arsenal-less Europa League quarter final draw. More chips, anyone?

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Ian Irving tries to rein in a very chipper Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell with the pair in boisterous mood after a comfortable win in Betis.

So from Checkpoint Charlie to Notting Hill via Doha and Rotterdam here's our rambling take on Facundo Pellistri, Fulham, and the Europa League quarter final field (recorded before all results were decided).

Produced by Ollie Bellwood.

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Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, and Carl Anka review a disappointing weekend for both the men's team, who saw Casemiro sent off in a goalless draw with Southampton, and the women who lost to WSL title rivals Chelsea.

Erik Ten Hag's men now have a Europa League second leg to prepare for. Real Betis will probably provide a sterner test in Seville, but with a three goal lead the next order of business should be the quarter final draw.

We also add our tributes to those of the whole club and fanbase, to Ian Stirling, a legendary fan advocate and champion of many supporters' issues including safe standing and representation.

Produced by Ollie Bellwood.

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Ian Irving, Carl Anka, and Andy Mitten react to a hugely improved mood as Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United recover from Anfield embarrassment with a convincing Europa League first leg win over Real Betis.

Goals (in ascending order of relieved player) came from Marcus Rashford, Antony, Bruno Fernandes, and Wout Weghorst, and the team will take momentum into the weekend's game against Southampton and the return leg in Seville.

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Here we go again... Ian Irving hosts the Monday podcast he thought we'd put behind us, debriefing a catastrophic defeat at Anfield with Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell (who added calamity to disaster even after the final whistle).

So, what happened, and was it a one-off or will it leave a scar? We get into the details, plus a round-up of a couple of news stories, and Andy's fortuitous link to the next opponents, Real Betis. You make your own luck in this game...

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Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, and Carl Anka are still coming down from the high of winning at Wembley, but we've already got another cup win to celebrate.

Alejandro Garnacho starred as Manchester United overcame a slow start to kick West Ham out of the FA Cup and, of course, they'll play at home in the next round. First, though, a trip to Anfield; why are Manchester United and Liverpool never good at the same time?

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Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell, Andy Mitten and Carl Anka are all on hand to react to the first trophy of the Erik Ten Hag era at Manchester United.

All assembled on Wembley Way, following the 2-0 win over Newcastle United the crew analyse the significance of the result and what it could mean for United.

With Avram Glazer in attendance the panel discuss his presence at Wembley as well as the latest on any potential sale of the club before turning focus back to on-pitch matters.

Produced by Guy Clarke

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Ian Irving has the whole crew assembled at Old Trafford for instant reaction to Manchester United's comeback win over Barcelona in the Europa League play-off.

The Manchester Madridistas were delighted with the win, thanks to two goals from Brazilian boys Fred and Antony, and it's on to Wembley to face a 'keeper-starved Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Final.

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Ian Irving returns after a short break and he's joined by Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell, AND Andy Mitten for a fully stocked edition of The Athletic's Manchester United podcast.

Erik Ten Hag made the right calls mid-match again as the team won despite Leicester's bright start. In a huge week of on-pitch matters, fans are split on who should take ownership of the club, and the manager made a direct appeal for vocal support at the Barcelona game on Thursday night.

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Carl Anka takes the helm with Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell joining him from the third tier of Camp Nou to digest a terrific first leg of the Europa League play-off tie between Manchester United and Barcelona.

Marcus Rashford starred again, flipping the game on its head with a great goal and possible an even better assist, and we think Erik Ten Hag will be the happier manager despite taking exception to some refereeing decisions.

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