Manchester United's English Head coach Michael Carrick looks on during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on March 4, 2026. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has rejected suggestions that his side have been handed a favourable start to the Premier League season, describing the claims as “pretty ridiculous”.
United begin their campaign away to Championship play-off winners Hull on Saturday before hosting newly promoted Ipswich at Old Trafford on 30 August.
The fixtures have led to suggestions that United could make a strong start and carry the winning momentum that helped them finish third last season and contributed to Carrick being appointed permanently.
However, Carrick believes facing newly promoted teams, particularly away from home, will present a significant challenge.
