Manchester United loses 2-0 to Hull City, Carrick under pressure
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:05 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat to Hull City in their season opener on September 16, 2026. The loss marks the club's third defeat in six matches, raising concerns about the team's performance and management under Michael Carrick. In a subsequent Carabao Cup match, United squandered a two-goal lead against Brighton & Hove Albion, exiting the tournament. With continuing struggles on the pitch, discussions about a potential managerial change intensify, particularly regarding Kieran McKenna's poise to step in given his familiarity with the club and recent success in the lower leagues.
- •Manchester United loses 2-0 to Hull City in season opener.
- •United exits Carabao Cup after losing to Brighton despite leading 2-0.
- •Michael Carrick faces scrutiny as manager after three losses in six matches.
- •Kieran McKenna observed the match, potentially eyeing a return to the club.
- •Discussions about managerial changes are ongoing amid poor performances.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — INEOS are already looking at replacements as Carrick’s position looks dicey ahead of Fulham
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — He’s right there: Perfect Carrick replacement was at Old Trafford last night, INEOS must move fast to appoint him
"1Manchester United started the season with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of newly promoted Hull City, who outclassed Michael Carrick’s side in nearly every aspect. Carrick insisted it was too early to r...
"1 Manchester United’s start to the new season has been disastrous, and once again, the head coach‘s position is under threat.The Red Devils began with a humbling defeat away to newly promoted Hull...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 5:05 AMINEOS are already looking at replacements as Carrick’s position looks dicey ahead of Fulham
1 Manchester United’s start to the new season has been disastrous, and once again, the head coach‘s position is under threat.The Red Devils began with a humbling defeat away to newly promoted Hull...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:05 AMHe’s right there: Perfect Carrick replacement was at Old Trafford last night, INEOS must move fast to appoint him
1Manchester United started the season with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of newly promoted Hull City, who outclassed Michael Carrick’s side in nearly every aspect. Carrick insisted it was too early to r...
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