Relax! Carrick Won't 'Shout and Scream' After Man United's Dispiriting Loss in Premier League Opener
United conceded twice from set pieces and failed to turn possession into chances as Carrick said the team need to improve.
- On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull City in their English Premier League opener, with Manager Michael Carrick facing a difficult start in Kingston upon Hull.
- Defensive errors proved costly as United conceded two goals from set pieces in the first half, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring from poorly defended corners and free-kicks.
- Captain Bruno Fernandes criticized the performance, citing the "same mistakes as we did last season in every away game" and noting the goalkeeper had excessive time on the ball.
- Refusing to panic, Carrick stated, "One game doesn't change the whole direction of everything," while emphasizing the need to improve and work hard before next week's match.
- United must now prepare to host Ipswich next week, while Hull celebrates as one of three promoted teams, and the club remains committed to the blueprint pledged by Sir Jim Ratcliffe almost three years ago.
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Relax! Carrick won't 'shout and scream' after Man United's dispiriting loss in Premier League opener
Michael Carrick tells the critics jumping on Manchester United after its disheartening defeat in the opening round of the Premier League to relax. United lost 2-0 to promoted Hull. Carrick says “you have to carry on as normal. We just…
[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] "There was a lack of a decisive spark." Manchester United manager Michael Carrick suffered a crushing two-goal defeat against a promoted team in the season opener. On the 22nd (Korean time), Man United lost 0-2 to Hull City in an away match at the MKM Stadium in Hull, England, in the first round of the 2026-2027 Premier League season. They conceded two goals from set-piece situations and, despite launching a…
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