The three key positions Man United need to upgrade to win Premier LeagueThe arrival of Michael Carrick brought a positive end to last season, with United impressing at times as they finished third in the Premier League and secured a place in the Champions League.Many will be now expecting Carrick to build on last season’s success. While the club is aiming to return to regular Champions League football, the longer-term goal is to build a team that is capable of fighting for the Premier League.Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 09:18Hull City vs Manchester UnitedGood morning and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Hull City vs Manchester United. The Premier League is back after Arsenal’s routine win over Coventry last night, with Mikel Arteta’s side setting the standard, with expectations high after Indy Sport’s 2026/27 predictions.Now it’s time for Man United to kick things off, with Michael Carrick’s side in a position to potentially mount a first title charge in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era at Old Trafford. The Tigers will relish a home game since returning to the Premier League, despite their xG putting them 23rd in the Championship table last term, pointing to a ruthless streak under Sergej Jakirovic.We’ll have all the latest build-up and transfer updates concerning both clubs ahead of kick-off.Jack Rathborn22 August 2026 09:08