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Man Utd suffers defeat at Hull in season opener under Carrick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:45 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Man Utd suffers defeat at Hull in season opener under Carrick

Summary

Manchester United lost to Hull City in their Premier League opener on August 22, extending a dismal run for the team. Head coach Michael Carrick expressed disappointment with his team's performance, noting they looked unprepared and struggled to create scoring opportunities. Hull secured their first-ever top-flight win over United, marking a historic moment for the club. Carrick acknowledged the need for improvement, particularly in pressing and defending against set-pieces, as the team aims to regroup before facing Ipswich at Old Trafford on August 30.

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•Michael Carrick maintains a calm demeanor despite the defeat.
•Hull City achieved their first top-flight win over Manchester United.
•United failed to create significant chances throughout the match.
•Bruno Fernandes cited pressing issues similar to those from last season.
•Manchester United faces Ipswich next on August 30.

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3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd 'didn't look ready' - but hurting Carrick remains calm
3:44 PMBBC Sport — Man Utd 'didn't look ready' - but hurting Carrick remains calm

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