Carrick refuses to panic after Man United’s 2-0 Hull City defeat

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick remained stoic despite his team's dismal 2-0 opening day defeat to newly promoted Hull City in the Premier League. While acknowledging the disappointment, Carrick insisted he would not resort to public criticism of his players, aiming to maintain composure rather than create chaos.

Hull City, back in the top flight for the first time since 2017, secured a vibrant victory at the MKM Stadium with first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. Despite facing a squad depleted by 10 injuries, the home team convincingly defeated a Manchester United side expected to contend for the title after finishing third last season.

"We came here to win so to not take anything away is hugely disappointing. It is not a nice feeling but it is not going to change our direction as a team or a club," Carrick stated. "It can happen, we can be better. There are issues playing against different systems and we have to find answers to that. You have to carry on as normal. We just don’t all have to shout and scream and create some chaos. Calmness doesn’t mean there is not emotion."

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace's new French manager, Pierre Sage, endured a difficult debut, losing 2-0 at Everton. Under Sage's predecessor, Oliver Glasner, Palace achieved significant success, winning the FA Cup in 2025 and the UEFA Conference League last season. Sage took over after leading Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and a French Cup triumph.

Everton took the lead against the run of play in the 42nd minute when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored. Thierno Barry extended Everton's lead in the 53rd minute with a header. In other matches, Ipswich Town marked their return to the Premier League with a dramatic 2-1 win against Sunderland, while Oliver Glasner's first game as Nottingham Forest boss ended in a 1-0 defeat against Leeds United.

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We came here to win so to not take anything away is hugely disappointing. It is not a nice feeling but it is not going to change our direction as a team or a club. It can happen, we can be better. There are issues playing against different systems and we have to find answers to that. You have to carry on as normal. We just don’t all have to shout and scream and create some chaos. Calmness doesn’t mean there is not emotion.