Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Carrick calm despite shock Hull loss
United's first top-flight defeat to Hull leaves fans stranded and Carrick unfazed.
Hull City— – —
NS · Premier League
Manchester UnitedCompetition
Premier League
Score
Hull City 2-0 Manchester United
Venue
MKM Stadium
What happened. Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly promoted Hull City, their first top-flight defeat to the Tigers.
- Hull's first-ever top-flight win over United.
- Wayne Rooney said United didn't seem ready.
- Alan Shearer questioned United's fitness.
“They didn't create much, which was the biggest worry.”
— Wayne Rooney
Carrick remains calm despite the shock loss, with pre-season fitness not a concern.
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