What happened. Michael Carrick dismissed suggestions that Manchester United's opening two games against Hull and Ipswich are a favourable start, calling the idea 'ridiculous'.

Carrick emphasized no favourable start in the league.
He noted newly promoted teams away are tough.
United face Hull away then Ipswich at home.

“A newly promoted team away from home is a tough game.”
— Michael Carrick

United begin their season with tricky away and home fixtures, testing early form.

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