Today we turn our attention to Manchester United’s programme, as we publish the next in our series of reviews. Read our notes on United’s issue below and take a look at all of the 2025/26 Premier League programmes here.
The format of United Review remains largely unchanged this season. Once again, it stands among the best-designed programmes in the league, making excellent use of its wide page format. The club’s colours complement a clean, simple design, while strong photography and effective use of white space create an uncluttered, polished look.
Editorially, the programme adopts a largely news-based approach, rather than focusing on recurring historical features. Some regular items are included, such as Classic Picture, which revisits moments from the club’s archives; features highlighting items from the club museum; and Story Behind the Shot, which explores a recent image captured by the club photographer. These sit alongside the expected player interviews, a Junior Reds section, and supporter-focused content including United Voices, an interview with a notable fan.
Five pages are dedicated to the opposition. Talking Points outlines their current form and league position, while Tactics Board provides an overview of their setup and approach. This section also includes a squad list, profiles of the manager and three key players, and a retrospective on notable previous meetings.
Club content is generally well handled, with news updates, match reports – presented impressively across a two-page spread – and coverage of the Manchester United Foundation. The four-page statistics section towards the back is comprehensive in its focus on the first team, making particularly effective use of the large format, especially in the season results and fixtures chart. However, the particular issue reviewed here is notable for its limited coverage of the club’s academy and women’s teams, which are only briefly mentioned in the news section.
Consistently one of the most visually impressive programmes in the league, United Review offers plenty for supporters. However, the lack of historical features feels like a missed opportunity given the club’s rich heritage. The programme might also benefit from a more coherent sense of structure, as the current organisation can feel somewhat haphazard.