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Carrick remains calm after Manchester United's loss to Hull

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Carrick remains calm after Manchester United's loss to Hull

Summary

Manchester United opened their Premier League season with a 2-0 defeat at Hull on August 22, 2026. Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored for Hull in the first half, while United struggled to respond. Michael Carrick refrained from criticizing his players, emphasizing the need for calmness and addressing tactical issues. In a separate match, Crystal Palace's new manager Pierre Sage lost his debut 2-0 to Everton. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored for Everton shortly before halftime, with Thierno Barry adding a second after the break. Both teams face challenges ahead in the new season.

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By the Numbers

•Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull in their season opener.
•Bruno Fernandes expressed frustration following the defeat.
•CCrystal Palace lost 2-0 to Everton in Sage's first match.
•Ipswich won 2-1 against Sunderland in their Premier League return.
•Liverpool begins under new management against Newcastle this weekend.

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4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Carrick keeps calm despite Man Utd misery, Sage beaten in first game as Palace boss

What they're saying

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Michael Carrick insisted he would not blast his Manchester United's flops despite a dismal 2-0 defeat at Hull in their opening game of the Premier League season, while Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage suffered a debut loss against Everton.Sage, Palace's new French manager, endured a miserable start in a 2-0 loss at Everton.
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