Man Utd 'didn't look ready' - but hurting Carrick remains calm

What the report says

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is facing scrutiny after his side lost at newly promoted Hull City in their Premier League opener, but he said he will not panic or change his approach. BBC Sport reported that Hull’s win was their first top-flight victory over United and their first league success against the club since 1974, with United also becoming the first side to lose their opening game away to a newly promoted team.

Former United striker Wayne Rooney said the visitors “didn't create much,” while Alan Shearer questioned their fitness and readiness for a high-intensity match. Bruno Fernandes also pointed to recurring problems from last season, including poor pressing, too much possession conceded and set-piece defending. Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic had identified dead-ball situations as an area to target before the game.

Carrick acknowledged the disappointment but described the result as only one match, saying the team must absorb it and respond. He said his calm public manner should not be confused with a lack of emotion, adding that the squad is hurting internally. The defeat comes ahead of United’s next match against another promoted side, Ipswich, at Old Trafford on 30 August, increasing attention on how quickly Carrick’s team can recover.