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Michael Carrick said Manchester United’s start to the Premier League season has not been “that bad” despite conceding twice late on to draw 2-2 at Everton on Sunday.

The Red Devils appeared to have an inviting start against newly-promoted Hull and Ipswich before the trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but have taken just four points from their opening three games.

“It’s not that bad,” said Carrick. “We’ve got that close to coming away with three points today, that’s football, there are moments we can deal with a bit better, but we’ll be fine.”