Manchester’s soulless content machine football clubs sum up post-imperial Britain | Soccer
By: Barney Ronay | Published: 2026-11-09 21:40:16 | Source: www.theguardian.com
In Manchester this weekend it was possible to bookend your Thursday‑to‑Sunday entertainment with two cultural events. First up, a debut screening of the re‑released and uncensored Ken Russell film The Devils at Trafford Odeon. And three days later, three miles down the road, Manchester United versus Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
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As expected, one of these events provided a visceral…
