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May 2025
38m 57s

Would Europa League win fix Man United?

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

This week, it’s all eyes on Bilbao as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur meet in the Europa League final.


Today, we’re focusing on Ruben Amorim’s side and asking what would success mean for Manchester United?


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchley

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke




Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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