Carrick Stays Calm After Man United's 2-0 Loss to Hull

In their opening Premier League match on Saturday, Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick, suffered a 2-0 defeat against Hull City at the MKM Stadium. Hull, returning to the Premier League for the first time since 2017, scored through Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy in the first half, despite being without 10 injured players.

Carrick expressed disappointment but emphasized the need for composure, stating, “It is not a nice feeling but it is not going to change our direction as a team or a club.” He acknowledged the challenges of adapting to different playing systems. The loss marks a poor start for United, who finished third last season and are expected to contend for the title.

In related news, Crystal Palace's new manager Pierre Sage also faced defeat in his debut, losing 2-0 to Everton. The match saw Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry score for Everton.