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  "id": 2684622,
  "title": "Carrick keeps calm despite Man Utd misery, big-spending Spurs crushed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/carrick-keeps-calm-despite-man-utd-misery-big-spending-spurs-crushed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T00:49:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1516870/carrick-keeps-calm-despite-man-utd-misery-big-spending-spurs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Carrick maintained his composure despite Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Hull in the Premier League season opener, while Tottenham suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brentford following their big-spending efforts. Carrick's side faced a difficult start with goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy in the first half, despite being down to 10 men due to injuries. The loss highlighted United's challenges in competing with title contenders like Arsenal. Carrick emphasized the importance of staying calm and focused, stating that the team would not let this setback alter their direction. Tottenham, on the other hand, splashed out over £200 million ($272 million) to improve a nearly relegated squad but were overwhelmed by Brentford's dynamic performance, exposing the shortcomings of their costly rebuild.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Michael Carrick insisted he would not blast his Manchester United’s flops despite a dismal 2-0 defeat at Hull in their opening game of the Premier League season, while big-spending Tottenham slumped to an embarrassing 3-0 loss against Brentford.",
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "'We didn't click' - Carrick on Man Utd's loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/we-didnt-click-carrick-on-man-utds-loss",
        "published": "2026-08-22T14:40:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Man Utd 'didn't look ready' - but hurting Carrick remains calm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/man-utd-didnt-look-ready-but-hurting-carrick-remains-calm-2629586",
        "published": "2026-08-22T19:06:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Carrick keeps calm despite Man Utd misery, big-spending Spurs crushed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/carrick-keeps-calm-despite-man-utd-misery-big-spending-spurs-crushed-2649600",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:03:04.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Man Utd ‘didn’t look ready’ – but hurting Carrick remains calm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/man-utd-didnt-look-ready-but-hurting-carrick-remains-calm-2681271",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:04:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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