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Man Utd raise concerns with Premier League over number of midweek games

November 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM

Andy Mitten

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Matchday. And a new UWS. In the sun! This is the only home game we can sell the mag at. Not been in this situation before. Our sellers will be there early.
All subscription copies posted yesterday. If yours has '362' on label then it's your final issue - so renew asap. Thanks

October 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM

Andy Mitten

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EXCL: Manchester United raise concerns with Premier League over number of midweek fixtures.
Club respond to fan criticism about so many games being shifted. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Harry Maguire's Manchester United redemption arc poses contract dilemma for club | The National

October 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM

Andy Mitten

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What Harry Maguire did next and what Harry does next.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

Centre-back, who scored winner at Liverpool on Sunday, in no hurry to quit Old Trafford despite tough times in recent seasons

Liverpool v Manchester United player ratings: Gakpo 8, Isak 4; Mbeumo 9, Maguire 9 | The National

October 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

Ratings from Liverpool 1 Manchester United 2 www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

Red Devils earn first win at Anfield since 2016 while the Premier League champions have now lost four games in a row across all competitions

Manchester United 2025/26 quiz: Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes and more | The National

October 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

A little Manchester United quiz to keep your brain ticking over during the international break. Any less than 13/20 and, well, you shouldn't be doing a Manchester United quiz.
You may need to put an email in to register but it's free.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

Test your knowledge about all things Red Devils

Man United 2-0 Sunderland Player Ratings

October 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

EXCL: Manchester United head of academy recruitment Luke Fedorenko to leave club.
MUFC wanted to keep him as
he’s very good, but he’s accepted a new offer. More detail here for @theathleticfc.bsky.social

t.co/gDACozEamP

October 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

MUFC ratings v Sunderland.

Words
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

Video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAD9...

United We Stand podcast 701. From Old Trafford and Leigh Sports Village

October 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

New United We Stand podcast.
With me at Old Trafford and then Leigh Sports Village.
audioboom.com/posts/878041...

Andy Mitten speaks to fans, players and journalists.

audioboom.com

September 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

Ratings from a rainy Old Trafford www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmWr...

Man United 2-1 Chelsea Player Ratings

Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained

September 21, 2025 at 7:36 AM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

New Talk of the Devils podcast from @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained.

With @ianirving_ and myself, plus guests Pete Boyle and Luca Black

podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/i...

Episodio de podcast · Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show · 17/09/2025 · 54 min

podcasts.apple.com

September 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

Ratings from the Mir derby
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN4e...

Man City 3-0 Man United Player Ratings

No local players in the Manchester derby would be a sad reflection of the modern game

September 15, 2025 at 6:31 AM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

Not the biggest issues in the world, but it'd be sad if there were no local boys in the Manchester derby.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

Noussair Mazraoui: Manchester United's 'best signing in years' on Ruben Amorim, Erik ten Hag, and his faith | The National

September 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

Exclusive interview with Noussair Mazraoui - one of the few positives last season for MUFC.
He's back. On his managers, his faith, last season, this season.

You may need to put an email in to read.

www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

Moroccan defender, who was a bright spark in a terrible 2024/25 season at Old Trafford, speaks to The National ahead of this Sunday's derby against Man City

Rio Ferdinand Answers Quick-fire Questions

September 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Andy Mitten

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Little video Q&A with Rio Ferdinand. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj1a...

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United: Inside United's transfer window

September 8, 2025 at 6:23 AM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

New Talk of the Devils podcast fron @theathleticfc.bsky.social

pod.fo/e/32397f

Manchester United bought a goalkeeper on transfer deadline day and it was the young Belgian Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. The transfer went through despite late whispers of a switch to Emi Mart...

pod.fo

September 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

How Manchester United fans are trying to improve the Old Trafford atmosphere.

For @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...

How Manchester United are trying to improve the Old Trafford atmosphere

United’s fan culture and song book is one of the best in football - but Old Trafford on matchdays is not what it used to be

Man United confident €75m target Benjamin Sesko favours Old Trafford move ahead of Newcastle switch | The National

August 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM

Andy Mitten

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We've had to update the front cover of the first United We Stand of the season. Hope you understand.
It's out v Arsenal.
You can order all 10 issues for the full season here and we'll post one to you each month. We've held the price. Deadline is Tues.
uwsonline.com/subscribe.php

August 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

Bit of context on Manchester United and Benjamin Šeško.
You may need to put an email in to read.
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Both Premier League sides have big offers on table for RB Leipzig striker

Ruben Amorim on getting tough to change Man United culture, European football target and using up his credit | The National

August 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

Big Ruben Amorim interview from the USA.
There’s loads in this, give it a read.
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Portuguese coach talks to The National at club's pre-season camp in Chicago and says new disciplinary code and leadership group can help spark a revival in 2025/26

Man United 4-1 Bournemouth Match Reaction | US Pre-season Tour Update

August 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Andy Mitten

@andymitten.bsky.social

Little video walking through the rain after the game in Chicago last night.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN5P...

New arrivals, a new vision, but Ruben Amorim must get Man United back to the old habit of winning | The National

July 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Andy Mitten

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Heading off to the USA for the pre-season tour. Here’s the state of MUFC right now. You may need to put an email address in to read.

www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

Club to embark on 12-day pre-season tour of the United States with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo on-board

Barcelona could be the final chance for Marcus Rashford to prove his mettle | The National

July 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM

Andy Mitten

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Marcus Rashford and MUFC. Sad it has come to this, but it has been coming for a long time. And it could be the best for all parties.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

Loan spell at Catalan club offers misfiring England forward opportunity to reignite his career