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Why are managers compared?
Comparing new managers' early results, even in pre-season, is common in football. It provides an immediate benchmark against previous eras and other candidates. For Michael Carrick, being the first of the last four Man Utd managers to lose an opening pre-season game immediately creates a talking point, even if the games don't count for points. It sets an early narrative for fans and media.
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