Manchester United’s latest nightmare & Sunderland shine in Europe

Home News Sport Weather iPlayer Sounds Bitesize CBeebies CBBC Food Home News Sport Business Technology Health Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.Find out how to listen to other BBC stationsEpisode detailsRadio 5 Live,·16 Sep 2026,·30 minsManchester United’s latest nightmare & Sunderland shine in Europe – 5Live reactionFootball DailyAvailable for over a yearAaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff, Clinton Morrison and, John Murray react to Manchester United throwing a 2-0 lead away against Brighton to lose 3-2. It means Michael Carrick has just two wins from six games in all competitions so far this season. We hear the thoughts of the United boss who appears live on the podcast. Elsewhere Sunderland marked a historic return to Europe with a 1-0 win over Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League. Sunderland legend Marco Gabbiadini joins the podcast to discuss what was a monumental moment for both the club and its supporters. Fleetwood Town provided the shock of the third round in the EFL Cup beating Championship side Sheffield United 1-0. We hear from an angry Blades boss Chris Wilder. As for Fleetwood, the League Two sides win means they'll face Arsenal at home in the fourth round of the competition. 00:00 Manchester United knocked out by Brighton 05:20 Have United lost the fear factor again? 09:10 Brighton captain Pascal Groß 11:10 Brighton’s resilience 13:40 Sunderland’s historic return to Europe 14:40 Sunderland legend Marco Gabbiadini 18:03 Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris 19:00 Sunderland on the up 20:47 Sheffield United stunned by Fleetwood Town 23:00 Fleetwood Town boss Matt Lawlor 23:30 Fleetwood will play Arsenal 24:10 Michael Carrick live on the podcast 27:20 Reaction to Michael Carrick’s thoughts 29:03 EFL Cup Round 4 drawProgramme WebsiteMore episodes