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

There's a hint of crazed laughter in the voices of Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell as they dissect the latest madcap entry in Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United soap opera.

Twenty minutes in, two-nil up and cruising, the team once again snatched chaos from the jaws of victory as they conceded twice before half-time, went behind less than five minutes after the break, and then lost captain Bruno Fernandes to a red card for the second successive match.

Harry Maguire's emphatic header from a Christian Eriksen corner saved a Europa League point, but will it save the manager?

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Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell join Ian Irving to discuss the latest goings on at Manchester United with Carl Anka reporting from the Womens' FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.

It was a frustrating afternoon for MUWFC and Marc Skinner who took the initiative against their more illustrious opponents, Chelsea, but were undone by a typically ruthless Sam Kerr.

Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho sealed a relatively comfortable Premier League win over Wolves at Old Trafford. The youngster is making a name for himself, but still has a lot to learn, so it's a real challenge to navigate his development.

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Victor Lindelof succeeded where the attackers struggled and provided a winner against Luton. Relief was the most obvious response but, wait, what's that? Manchester United are the most in-form team in the Premier League?!

As the men go into an international break, Ian Irving looks at the good and the bad of Erik Ten Hag's current squad with the help of Andy Mitten, Carl Anka, and a selection of your questions.

The club's attention will now turn to Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral on Monday. Then, the following Sunday, the women will face Manchester City at Old Trafford with a big crowd expected.

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It wasn't all about Marcus Rashford this weekend, but his absence (through 'illness') did provide a medium sized distraction as Erik Ten Hag prepared his squad for a trip to fourth-tier Newport County. What next for the 26 year-old forward who shone last year but can't consistently reach the heights his talent promises?

In the end, the return of some key figures saw the Red Devils through fairly comfortably; although there were a few palpitations when Bryn Morries and Will Evans levelled the scores at 2-2. We discuss Altay Bayindir's competitive debut and Antony's first goal of the season.

Bristol City or Nottingham Forest await in the fifth round but, next up, a Wednesday EVENING kick-off at Wolverhampton, which usually proves "attritional".

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Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy answer listeners' questions across a range of topics ahead of the start of the season - but mainly transfers!

They reflect on the imminent departure of Harry Maguire and discuss who might replace him. And explain why Dean Henderson & Scott McTominay are not certain to depart.

And as is traditional at this time of year Andy outlines what is the minimum requirement for Manchester United this season.

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