What’s left for Man United this season?

What’s left for Man United this season?

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

May 7, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Manchester United's prospects for the remainder of the season and the implications of their Champions League qualification.

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 of high profile matches and some more interesting destinations as well. But, what does that mean for the rest of this season? Will Michael Carrick (still not confirmed as a permanent head coach of the team) choose to rotate a little and give opportunities to fringe players and academy prospects, or is that too risky? It could be expensive, too, with a good chunk of prize money at stake. The trip to Sunderland this weekend can't be taken lightly, even if the opposition's form has tailed off slightly. We also have a couple of news stories with Betway seemingly close to becoming Utd's new training kit sponsor and a frustrating situation with the FA Youth Cup final. Manchester City were drawn as hosts and, while tradition dictates the game be held at the senior stadium, they are carrying out renovations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered

  • Manchester United
  • Champions League
  • Michael Carrick
  • FA Youth Cup
  • Betway
  • Sunderland

Keywords

  • Manchester United
  • Champions League
  • Michael Carrick
  • Betway
  • FA Youth Cup
  • Sunderland

Sponsors

Betway

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manchester United, FA Youth Cup, Manchester City

Places: Sunderland

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