Michael Carrick rejects talk that Manchester United’s start to the Premier League season is “easy,” saying the opening fixtures against promoted sides Hull and Ipswich will still be difficult. United are scheduled to travel to Hull first, before hosting Ipswich a week later.
Carrick’s comments address claims that the early matches are favourable because both opponents have just been promoted from the Championship. He argues that no “favourable start” exists in the Premier League and that it is common to underestimate newly promoted teams, especially when they play away from home. He describes the situation as “a tough start” and says the matches should not be treated as straightforward.
The outlets frame the same core message from Carrick: he dismisses the idea that the fixture list provides an advantage, presenting the encounters as competitive rather than guaranteed wins. Both sources also identify Hull and Ipswich as the promoted opponents and note the timing of United’s first two league games.
