EPL: Carrick rejects ‘easy start’ talk about Man United’s opening fixtures

Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick has dismissed claims that the club has been granted an advantageous start to the Premier League season. The team faces Championship play-off winners Hull in their opening match on Saturday, followed by a home game against newly promoted Ipswich on 30 August. These fixtures have led to speculation that United could capitalize on their strong finish last season, which helped secure Carrick's permanent position.

However, Carrick has labeled such perceptions as "pretty ridiculous" and emphasized the difficulty of facing newly promoted teams, especially away from home. He acknowledged the challenges these opponents pose and urged his players to approach the matches with the seriousness they warrant, rejecting the notion of an easy start.