Man Utd ‘didn’t look ready’ – but hurting Carrick remains calm

However, the public face Carrick presents should not be taken to mean the defeat at Hull - who were beating their illustrious opponents in the Premier League for the first time, and inflicting Manchester United's first ever opening-game defeat to a newly promoted side - does not sting.

First game of the season away from home, United just didn't seem ready for it.

It is an opinion though - and everyone is entitled to them; just as they are entitled to say Carrick's side were toothless in attack, before and after Marcus Rashford's half-time introduction for his first United appearance since December 2024.