United's Carrick gets early reality check at Hull
HULL, England - Manchester United arrived in Hull on Saturday with a sense of optimism that had eluded them at Old Trafford for years. However, their confidence was shattered by a 2-0 defeat to promoted Hull City, leaving manager Michael Carrick with uncomfortable questions to answer. Carrick had overseen a revival since replacing Ruben Amorim in January, lifting United from mid-table obscurity to a third-place finish.
The team collected 39 points from 17 league games, more than any other side in that span. Carrick's signings, including Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, strengthened the belief that United might finally rejoin the league's elite after 13 years without a title. Despite their best efforts, United struggled against Hull's quicker, stronger, and more dangerous attack, conceding two goals at set-pieces.
Carrick acknowledged the loss but emphasized that it wouldn't change the team's direction or the club's future.
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