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Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
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- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United's Champions League draw: LIVE!
We're live-streaming again for Manchester United's Champions League draw. No prizes for guessing the fixtures, sure you know them by know, but enjoy the ride…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
What was missing for Man United at Hull?
Well, that wasn't the plan at all... Manchester United were beaten 2-0 at Hull City on the opening day of the new Premier League season, and we have to launch…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Does Carlos Baleba complete Man United’s transfer business?
Talk of the Devils streamed live to the four corners of the globe for the first time on the eve of the 2026/27 Premier League season.The headline news is that…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
What can Man United achieve this season?
Pre-season is over, finishing with a slightly dispiriting 4-2 defeat to Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland, but overall the feelings are positive. So…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
What is Carrick’s vision for Man United?
Manchester United's penultimate pre-season test ended in a penalty shootout victory over Leeds at Croke Park in Dublin.Following that, Michael Carrick sat down…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Who will start the season in Man United’s midfield?
Another week closer to the new season, and another successful workout for Michael Carrick's squad; 1-1 against PSG in Gothenburg saw Andrey Santos do well…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Are Man United Premier League ready?
It's a punchy question with the season still three weeks away and World Cup players yet to return to training, so in once sense no, Manchester United are not…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United to bring Marcus Rashford back into fold?
It seemed that Marcus Rashford's time at Manchester United had come to an end. However, with Barcelona making moves for two attacking players and no other…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Questions for Man United players after World Cup
The World Cup is over and Manchester United's pre-season has begun, although neither has happened in quite the way we wanted... there are some interesting…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United adapt their midfield plan
Does anything move faster than the Manchester United news cycle? Talk of the Devils ran a practical test today; when we started recording the deal to bring…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Is Man United’s transfer window going to plan?
Manchester United officials are not alone in knowing that the most pressing area of squad improvement, in order to compete in the Premier League and Champions…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United’s transfer plans after Ugarte injury
This was always going to be a World Cup centred episode, but we had hoped the news would be a little happier. Manuel Ugarte has sustained a significant knee…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United stadium update and transfer plans
We're back! Alright, we're still scattered across the globe on World Cup duty and the much more important matter of a summer holiday. But, we are podcasting…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
From Man United's academy to the World Cup, with Zidane Iqbal
Zidane Iqbal has been on a journey; that's a cliche, of course, but in this case it's also literally true... and there are more air miles incoming.The…
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Man United players to shine at the World Cup?
As Talk of the Devils heads toward our well-earned end of season break (albeit we've one more fun treat for you before we do), it's time for us to take a look…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United end of season awards 2025/26
The dust is settling on another Premier League campaign and, as the summer solstice looms on the horizon, it's time for our annual end of season awards.It's a…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United Q&A: Rashford, Ederson, Keane, ‘Carrick-ball’, & more!
It's the last Q&A of the season (or the first of the new one, depending on how you look at it). Either way, it's a whopper, with a massive influx of…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Perfect beginning (and end) for Carrick’s Man United
Michael Carrick was appointed as Manchester United's permanent head coach before the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season and he will start his…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
How can Man United challenge for the Premier League?
Apparently, there have been a couple of domestic trophies decided this week... no, us neither. While Manchester United have made significant progress in the…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Inside Bruno's Premier League assist record
Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday, their last home game of the season. However, it was Bruno Fernandes who was the focus…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Carrick ‘recommended’ for Man United job
Manchester United will face Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford this Sunday and there should be a good feeling about the place. Results have been close to…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Which Man United players failed Sunderland audition?
We asked a series of questions about the rest of the season on our podcast last Thursday, mostly concerning Manchester United's "squad" players and what they…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
What’s left for Man United this season?
Manchester United will compete for the 2026-27 Champions League and when the draw comes around they will most likely be in Pot 2 which should deliver a couple…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United seal Champions League against Liverpool
Manchester United are back in the Champions League having done the double over Liverpool, that's the league double against Liverpool.The lads rushed straight…
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Will Man United beat biggest rivals to Champions League?
Manchester United face Liverpool at Old Trafford this Sunday knowing that a win against their biggest rivals will guarantee Champions League football next…
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Casemiro scores again in Brentford victory
Man United ran through this season's full repertoire in beating Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday night. Casemiro header, tick, Bruno assist, tick, Sesko…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Who are Man United targeting this summer?
Manchester United will host Brentford in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Monday night. The Bees are still in with an outside chance of a top-five finish…
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The future of Man United's midfield (with Bryan Robson!)
A man who needs no introduction, least of all to Man United fans, Captain Marvel Bryan Robson joins us in the studio for a jam-packed hour of great…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United close in on Champions League at Chelsea
It's almost done, then. United defied a defensive *crisis at Stamford Bridge to keep their first clean sheet since February and Matheus Cunha delivered the…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
How do Man United cope with defensive crisis at Chelsea?
Manchester United head to Stamford Bridge for a Saturday night Champions League six-pointer with Chelsea but there's a good chance it won't match up to the…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
How damaging is Man United’s Leeds defeat?
Manchester United had three and a half weeks without a competitive fixture and it looked like longer as Leeds swarmed them in the first half at Old…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United face Leeds with Champions League in sights
It's been 84 years... well, 24 days actually, but it's felt like years. While Manchester United versus Leeds United is no longer the titanic struggle it has…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United Quiz with Career We Go
We're in the deepest stretch of the gaping chasm that is Manchester United's March/April Premier League hiatus and we have a very special collaborative episode…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Why Maguire deserves a new Man United contract
Michael Carrick's second spell as Manchester United manager has gone about as well as could have been expected. After our three-part assessment of United's…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Will Man United add to their forward line this summer?
The third, and final, discussion in our trilogy of summer transfer previews is a boutique affair, certainly by our usual standards, as the panellists (with one…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Do Man United need to fix their defence this summer?
It's part two of our early look into summer transfer business, and the first parting of the ways on opinion. Everyone agrees midfield is the highest priority…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
What will Man United's midfield look like next season?
As we enter a lengthy break for the men's first XI it's time to take a look at what will be needed next season with European football, most likely the…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United draw at Bournemouth after Maguire sees red
Bournemouth draw, they always draw, and we knew that. The circumstances were a bit more dramatic than expected, however, with Manchester United's manager…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Can Man United maintain momentum into break?
Michael Carrick takes his Manchester United squad to Bournemouth for a Friday night fixture which will be followed by a 23-day break. With a patchy recent…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Bruno inspiration as Man United surge towards Champions League
It doesn't matter who called it first: Aston Villa came to Old Trafford and left with nothing, Michael Carrick maintains his 100% record at home, and United…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Can Man United open gap to Champions League rivals?
The Champions League, is it the be-all-and-end-all of club football? With Manchester United's financial results getting a deep analysis from The Athletic's…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Is Carrick on course to be permanent Man United boss?
Defeat at Newcastle ended Michael Carrick's superb unbeaten run since taking interim charge of first team affairs at Manchester United. Does this actually give…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Carrick’s Man United unbeaten run ends at Newcastle
The honeymoon is over... what about the future of the relationship? Michael Carrick's unbeaten run as Manchester United manager, which has lit a fire under the…
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Sesko strikes again as Man United go third
Another week, another win. Crystal Palace started brightly at Old Trafford and centre half Maxence Lacroix gave the visitors the lead in a stodgy first…
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Should Sesko start against Palace?
Benjamin Sesko is so hot right now; the six foot Slovenian has been scoring regularly and impacting games. Is it time for Michael Carrick to hand him a start…
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Sesko & Lammens lift Man United at Everton
After a fortnight off, Manchester United returned to Premier League action at Everton's Hill Dickinson stadium and, while the match didn't live up to our…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United to return with a win at Everton?
Manchester United will return to Premier League action on Monday evening after thirteen days without a game; Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, and Carl…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
What makes a Man United goalkeeper with Eric Steele
Eric Steele was Manchester United goalkeeping coach for five years under Sir Alex Ferguson. Talk of the Devils is delighted to welcome him to our studio for a…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
How Ratcliffe’s comments impact Man United
A weekend without Premier League football and, with Manchester United out of the FA Cup, we were expecting a quiet few days. Unfortunately, the club has been…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Sesko saves point for Man United at West Ham
Michael Carrick's 100% record as interim Manchester United manager (in this spell, at least) has come to and end. It was a disappointing game when compared to…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United chasing top three after Spurs win
MUFC's fourth consecutive win continued Michael Carrick's perfect start as Manchester United manager. OK, Spurs held their own until captain "Cristian" Romero…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Carrick’s United go for four in a row against Spurs
Lads, it's Tottenham. It's a well-worn phrase for a team that shouldn't be taken seriously; but what to make of this current Spurs team. They remain firmly in…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Quiet January, busy summer at Man United?
Premier League journalists have been able to put their feet up during January with only 33 'first-team' transfers taking place. For Manchester United that…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Man United beat Fulham with late Sesko strike
Benjamin Sesko has his first Man United moment, scoring an injury-time winner in front of the Stretford End. We're hoping, of course, that it will be the first…
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Is Fulham a truer test of Carrick’s Man United?
A 'gentle glow' is still lingering over Michael Carrick's Manchester United but, with seventh-placed Fulham coming to Old Trafford this weekend, are we now…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Who are the frontrunners for Man United job?
It's January 2026 and, with things looking up for Manchester United under Michael Carrick, it's time for our first Q&A of the year. Frankly, there's only one…
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Man United win at Arsenal: are they Champions League-bound?
Amazing strikes from a resurgent Patrick Dorgu and supersub Matheus Cunha gave Manchester United a massive win at the Emirates Stadium after Bryan Mbeumo's…
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Can Man United end Emirates drought?
What's this? A quiet week in Manchester United world?! Surely not! Yet, there has been little by way of headlines; is this the calming effect of Michael…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
What next for Man United after statement derby win?
Here it is, almost 48 hours after the final whistle (sorry!), we're here to properly dissect the magnificent performance from Michael Carrick's mighty reds in…
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Can Carrick’s Man United lift the mood against City?
Michael Carrick is the new Head Coach, interim or otherwise, of Manchester United. How will he change the way the team plays and is the target of qualifying…