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

Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell are on hand for live(ish) reaction to the Europa League draw which saw United paired with Barcelona in knock-out playoffs, a game they're already calling the Mitten Derby.

That's something to fear/look forward to in February. In the meantime though, the gang look back on the dire 3-1 defeat at Villa Park and wonder what next for poor Donny and, er, Ronny. What changes will Erik Ten Hag make when these two sides meet again in the League Cup this midweek?

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Ian Irving is joined by Andy Mitten & The Athletic's Pol Ballus in San Sebastian to reflect on United's win at Real Sociedad in the Europa League that wasn't enough for United to top the group, meaning a play-off is needed to make the play-offs.

A night of mixed emotions that saw Alejandro Garnacho score the winner in the first half and ended with Harry Maguire playing upfront with Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Marcus Rashford's West Ham winner was his 100th goal for Manchester United and the landmark put him in reflective mood about his struggles last season and the change in "headspace" that has seen him return to form this term.

It wasn't always pretty but the team looked solid at the back; David de Gea made some heroic saves and the back four all had good games. United are now unbeaten in eight and looking forward to a potentially season-defining group decider in the Europa League.

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A start and a goal for Ronaldo, early withdrawals for some key players, and a bright performance from young forward Alejandro Garnacho. It wasn't the most exciting game, but everything went right on the night; well, almost everything...

David de Gea's contract is up this summer and, while the club have an option to extend that deal for 12 months, Athletic writer Pol Ballus isn't sure they will. Another David; Moyes (NOT May), brings West Ham to Old Trafford on Sunday and the podcast team are confident of another good result.

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Casemiro's last-gasp header showed the player's fierce desire has not waned after his transfer from Real Madrid, and it summed up the team spirit shown at Stamford Bridge. United had dominated the early part of the game, but having conceded to Jorginho's penalty with just minutes left, it feel like a "winning draw".

It all happened without Cristiano Ronaldo, of course, and his future will become clearer when the squad is announced for the Europa League fixture on Thursday. Better news on the club's third former Madrid player; after Raphael Varane reacted emotionally to his knee injury, it may not be as bad as feared.

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A win against Spurs this season was always going to be impressive, but the manner of that victory had the podcast team purring.

From midfield dominance, to cutting edge in attack, with fullbacks linking seamlessly, it was described as "one of the best performances in years and years".

We look at what it means for Ten Hag, the players not involved (including that one), and the trip to Chelsea on Saturday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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