Michael Carrick rejects ‘ridiculous’ talk of easy start to Manchester United season
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick dismisses suggestions of an easy start to the Premier League season, despite facing two newly promoted teams, Hull and Ipswich. Carrick, who led United to third place last season, expresses confidence in his team's title ambitions while acknowledging the need for further squad strengthening.
Why it matters
This article provides insight into Manchester United's strategic mindset for the new season, managing expectations around their initial fixtures and potential transfer activities. It underscores the competitive nature of the Premier League, even against promoted sides, and the club's aspirations for the title.
Michael Carrick hopes to bring players in before the transfer window closes. Photograph: Charlotte Tattersall/Manchester United/Getty Images Michael Carrick hopes to bring players in before the transfer window closes. Photograph: Charlotte Tattersall/Manchester United/Getty Images Manchester United Michael Carrick rejects ‘ridiculous’ talk of easy start to Manchester United season United face promoted sides Hull and Ipswich
‘It’s not favourable. It’s an easy thing to throw out there’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Michael Carrick has dismissed suggestions that Manchester United’s opening two games against Hull and Ipswich represent a favourable start to the season. United travel to Hull for Saturday’s opening match before hosting Ipswich a week on Sunday. Both sides were promoted from the Championship.
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