Sports · 22 August 2026

Man Utd boss Michael Carrick says team did "good things" despite Hull loss

Manchester United began the Premier League season with a 2-0 defeat against Hull City, who had just been promoted. Manager Michael Carrick focused on his team's "good things" even though they were outplayed, saying the loss won't "knock us". Captain Bruno Fernandes was more critical, highlighting the same mistakes from last season.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 August 2026 at 19:03

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