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Carrick keeps calm despite Man Utd misery, big-spending Spurs crushed

Manchester United suffered a dismal 2-0 defeat at Hull in their opening game, while Tottenham slumped to an embarrassing 3-0 loss against Brentford.

Carrick keeps calm despite Man Utd misery, big-spending Spurs crushed

Michael Carrick remained composed despite Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Hull in their Premier League opener, while Tottenham endured a 3-0 defeat at Brentford. Carrick's team was outplayed by Hull, who had 10 players sidelined due to injury but still dominated United. Carrick emphasized the need for calmness and avoiding chaos.

Tottenham, who invested heavily in a squad aiming to escape relegation, struggled against Brentford's dynamic play. Brentford's victory could have been worse due to a missed penalty by Igor Thiago. Pierre Sage's Crystal Palace suffered a 2-0 defeat to Everton, marking a disappointing start under his new management. Ipswich secured a 2-1 win against Sunderland in their return to the Premier League, with Gary O'Neil marking his first game as manager.

Manchester City begins life without Pep Guardiola, while Liverpool welcomes Andoni Iraola as their new manager.

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