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

Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's dedicated twice-weekly Manchester United podcast with expert guests Andy Mitten, Editor of United We Stand, and club correspondent Laurie Whitwell.

We've been talking about midfield reinforcements quite a lot lately, but there's been little mention of Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez. Nevertheless, he's emerged as a potential recruit, but are Chelsea in the driving seat? And why is such a high status player available on loan?

We also take a trip back in time to remember 2011's thrashing of Arsenal, one which all but finished off the Gunners as a Premier League rival, take a quick look at cup draws, and hope for more excitement than usual at Molyneux.

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Ian Irving hosts another Monday-debrief for The Athletic's Manchester United podcast, accompanied this time by Carl Anka and Andy Mitten.

After the season started with a bang, United travelled to St Mary's in high spirits. Unfortunately, ninety minutes later they left with a solitary point and some thinking to do.

Midfield reinforcements are the obvious answer, but is there anyone who fits the bill, and can a deal be done without selling any of the current squad?

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Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to mark 25 years since David Beckham's goal from inside his own half, one of the most iconic moments in United’s history, a goal that kicked open the door to Beckham becoming a global superstar.

We also discuss Beckham's impact at United, in the city of Manchester and in popular culture. Plus you'll hear about his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson and the United fans.

There is also a round up of United news on The Athletic including the latest on Paul Pogba's contract stand-off.

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Ian Irving hosts the first Monday edition of The Athletic's dedicated Manchester United podcast with our club journalists Carl Anka, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell.

Leeds United were the visitors to Old Trafford for our season-opener, and it was a dominant performance from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. Paul Pogba assisted four of the five goals, and Bruno Fernandes bagged his first Premier League hat-trick with Mason Greenwood spearheading a rampant attack.

We go over all our favourite moments from the match, and our last podcast, and field questions from subscribers again. Plus, there's another great story from Andy Mitten's mis-spent youth; let's hope all Mondays are this happy!

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Ian Irving is your host for the latest episode of The Athletic's Manchester United podcast, joined by our in-house club specialists Carl Anka and Laurie Whitwell alongside regular contributor and editor of United We Stand, Andy Mitten.

It was a quiet week on the news-front, with the media circus surrounding Leo Messi's Barcelona exit dominating the football headlines. But we had plenty to talk about after Carl and Laurie gave Ole's managerial progress the full Athletic treatment.

Andy shared a couple of remarkable Roy Keane stories after the big man celebrated his 50th birthday this week, and of course we had a look at the season-opening visit of Leeds to Old Trafford. Is that particularly spicy fan rivalry starting to catch fire once again?

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This is the one you've been waiting for; The Athletic's Manchester United podcast returns for the 2021/22 season with all your favourites returning.

Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell, and Andy Mitten pick up their great work where we left off after the Europa League Final, and we've a fabulous new host, a man who is no stranger to the Old Trafford press box, Ian Irving.

So, can Solskjaer manufacture a strong title challenge with two great recruits in Sancho and Varane bolstering the squad, and who else might we be looking at before the transfer deadline? There's plenty to discuss with the new season fast-approaching!

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This summer The Athletic is bringing you the ultimate guide to the past eight European Championships. 

So as the continent gears up for Euro 2020, you can head back in time to the tournaments of yesteryear to hear memories, stories and music from some of your favourite football journalists.

Go to the Beyond The Headline feed wherever you get your podcasts, or listen ad-free via The Athletic app.

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The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell discuss what went wrong for United as they are beaten by Villarreal in the Europa League Final and look back on a season that has ended in disappointment.

Did Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's get the major decisions right on the night? Should he have left some options on the bench? Andy & Laurie share their experience of being in the stadium on the night and look at the areas that United still need to work on at the end of a fourth season without a trophy.

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The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten give their thoughts on United's goalkeeper situation ahead of the Europa League Final.

Also, if Harry Kane does want to leave is he the right fit for United if Jadon Sancho is on the table.

Carl talks about seeing that Cavani goal in the flesh and what are the reasons behind Unite'd terrible home form this season?

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The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten discuss a hectic week on and off the pitch for United.

The lads look back on the defeat suffered by a second string United side at Old Trafford. Discuss the injury suffered by Harry Maguire. And detail Edison Cavani’s new contract, and how it may affect United’s transfer plans this summer...

There is also a look at what might happen around Old Trafford ahead of Thursday's game with Liverpool.

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