Carrick: Easy Start Talk Is 'Ridiculous'

United boss hits back at claims of a kind opening fixture list.

Michael Carrick

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Opponents

Hull City (away), Ipswich Town (home)

Title talk

Carrick says it's 'asking a lot' to be considered challengers

Transfer bid

£65m offer for Brighton's Carlos Baleba

What happened. Michael Carrick dismissed suggestions Manchester United have an easy start against Hull and Ipswich, calling it 'ridiculous', and downplayed title chances.

Carrick says newly-promoted teams are tough, especially away.
United have spent £85m on Santos and Tielemans this summer.
Club also keen to strengthen at left-back before window closes.

“There are no favourable starts. It’s an easy thing to throw out there but pretty ridiculous.”
— Michael Carrick

United face Hull on Saturday, with a home game against Ipswich to follow.

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