The 24-day break ended in a nightmare, and now it feels like the officials have picked a side.

In this weeks episode of Devils in the Box, host Joe sifts through the wreckage of a historic (and highly controversial) home defeat to Leeds United. We break down how Michael Carrick’s men lost their grip on Old Trafford and why the post-match headlines are dominated by whistles rather than goals.

Then, we dive into the "War on United." From Amad’s denied penalty against Bournemouth to the baffling three-match ban handed to Lisandro Martínez for a "hair tug," we analyse the four major refereeing decisions that have decimated our squad. Is Harry Maguire’s extended ban for swearing a step too far, and why did VAR ignore the forearm smash on Leny Yoro?

Finally, we look ahead to a massive Saturday night showdown at Stamford Bridge. With our captain and vice-captain suspended and the defence in tatters, how does Carrick patch up the XI to protect our 3rd-place standing against Chelsea?

Get Involved:Check out the Spotify Q&A feature below: Was Lisandro’s red card the softest decision of the season? And who should start at Centre Back against Chelsea with our main men out?

🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United as we finally start to believe again.

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