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

Ian Irving is joined from Madrid by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten for reflections on a memorable Champions League night where the result - and that song - made up for a poor performance thanks to Anthony Elanga. 

We also answer some of your questions & look ahead to Watford's visit to Old Trafford this weekend.

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Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.

It was a crazy game at Elland Road, but United defied a hostile atmosphere, a second-half scare, and horrific conditions to dominate the game.

Jadon Sancho provided real quality on the left and there were encouraging performances from Maguire and Pogba so hopes will be high as we head to Madrid, where Atletico are having a tough time defending their title.

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Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.

Three points were more than welcome against Brighton, but the first half performance leaves us with a few anxieties. Hopefully David de Gea will be able to settle the nerves with another solid showing between the sticks.

Leeds United are having a tough time but Elland Road always gets the blood pumping for Utd fans, even more so after almost two decades without attending a league fixture there.

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Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United in conversation with regular Athletic contributor Andy Mitten and club writer Carl Anka.

Ralf Rangnick spoke well about United's current difficulties before the Southampton match, but the team was unable to fix those same problems in yet another one-all draw.

Plenty on that, and backroom news as The Athletic's David Ornstein delivered another exclusive on Monday. Football Director John Murtough is looking to hire a deputy; does he have too much to do this summer?

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Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Andy Mitten & Carl Anka to debate the reasons behind United's struggles with particular focus on captain Harry Maguire - is he being asked to be something he’s not?

Also they ask is United's best starting eleven one that features Ronaldo? Laurie Whitwell pops by with a review of United's Youth Cup win at Old Trafford ...

And have you ever drank Bene & Hot?

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Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.

United crashed out of the cup on Friday night and, while it ruined Andy's weekend, Ian wasn't quite so upset, and Laurie was more concerned with a romantic weekend in the Eternal City.

Back to the league, then, and a trip to Burnley starts what will hopefully be a fruitful February with some very winnable games in store. We also have an update from the U23s and Andy reports on his attendance at the Munich memorial service.

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Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Carl Anka look ahead to tomorrow’s cup game and share memories of United playing Middlesbrough at Old Trafford and down by The Riverside..Sticking with the North East theme we’ll look into reports linking Roy Keane to the job at Sunderland and we’ll tell you about how United players have been getting on playing for their respective international teams around the world.

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Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.

The transfer deadline closed with no players signing for Manchester United but there were some loans out, most notably Donnie van der Beek joining Frank Lampard at Everton.

Ian makes a brief statement on the news that Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.

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Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell discuss Anthony Martial's loan move to Seville and why it hasn't worked out for him at United. The also debate the possibility of Jesse Lingard still being at United when the window closes and answer subscriber questions on transfers.

There is also news on United stepping up the search for a new manager in the summer and new United CEO Richard Arnold's moves to build bridges with former players.

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Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United. This week, we're live from Old Trafford with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and West Ham writer Roshane Thomas.

Marcus Rashford scored the last-gasp winner that put United fourth in the Premier League going into what could, and maybe should, be a fruitful February for the team and interim manager Ralf Rangnick.

Understandably, the feeling around the ground was more positive than it has been in quite some time with the fans in full voice. Amongst a few old favourites, the Stretford End belted out a fresh chant with a familiar tune.

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