Podcasts · Manchester United Podcast by Stretford Paddock

HUGE Premier League Season Preview! | w/ Laurie Whitwell & Carl Anka

18 Aug 2026 · 1 h 11 min

Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ Next Season is almost here and Joe, Ste and Jay are joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka AND Laurie Whitwell for a bumper preview of Manchester United's Premier League Season! Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Carl's Twitter - https://x.com/Ankaman616Carl's Athletic page - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/carl-anka/Laurie's Twitter - https://x.com/lauriewhitwell Laurie's articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/laurie-whitwell/ Talk of the Devils - @TOTDevils

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

02:15 – What Manchester United need to improve

05:40 – Carrick's impact and tactical approach

09:10 – The midfield rebuild

13:25 – United's transfer priorities

17:40 – How the attack can improve

21:05 – The importance of Benjamin Šeško

25:30 – Young players breaking through

29:15 – Defensive improvements

33:00 – What success looks like next season

37:20 – Champions League expectations

41:10 – Final thoughts

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