# Why Maguire deserves a new Man United contract

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Podcast: [Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-of-the-devils-the-athletic-fc-s-manchester-united-show-493567)
Published: 2026-03-30T13:54:24+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3240

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Michael Carrick's second spell as Manchester United manager has gone about as well as could have been expected. After our three-part assessment of United's summer transfer objectives, you asked if he is likely to be in charge next season, whether that affects the transfer plans, and if he's a big enough name to attract the right players. Harry Maguire, along with Kobbie Mainoo, returned to international duty this week but Thomas Tuchel appeared to talk down Maguire's chances of making his World Cup squad. We briefly review a stop-start game against Uruguay and outline why, whatever happens with England, he's important to Manchester United and deserves a new contract. Marc Skinner's future with the club is being questioned again in some quarters after a disappointing week for Manchester United's women. A spirited performance was spoiled by naive errors in the Champions League and they were thoroughly dismissed by City in the derby. Megan Feringa returns to fill us in on the details. Read more about Brian Peat's flags here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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