Carrick slams 'ridiculous' easy start talk

Michael Carrick hits back at claims Manchester United have an easy start, calling it 'ridiculous'.

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What happened. Michael Carrick dismissed suggestions that Manchester United have a favourable start to the Premier League season because they face two promoted teams.

• Carrick says a newly promoted team away is tough.
• He is fully aware of what's coming on Saturday.
• He insists it's not favourable and won't take it that way.

“It's not favourable. It's an easy thing to throw out there but it's pretty ridiculous.”

— Michael Carrick

United face Hull first, then Ipswich, with expectations high after last season's third-place finish.

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