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Michael Carrick admitted Manchester United have “a lot to learn” after suffering a surprise 2-0 defeat at Hull in their opening game of the Premier League season on Saturday.
Carrick’s side were ripped to shreds by the rampant Tigers as first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy caused a shock at the MKM Stadium.
United were toothless in attack and inept at the back, a fatal combination that allowed promoted Hull to celebrate their return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence.
Hoping to challenge for the title after finishing third last season, United looked well short of the standard set by champions Arsenal.
