Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has rejected suggestions that his side have been handed a favourable start to the Premier League season, describing the claims as “pretty ridiculous”.

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United begin their campaign away to Championship play-off winners Hull on Saturday before hosting newly promoted Ipswich at Old Trafford on 30 August.

The fixtures have led to suggestions that United could make a strong start and carry the winning momentum that helped them finish third last season and contributed to Carrick being appointed permanently.

However, Carrick believes facing newly promoted teams, particularly away from home, will present a significant challenge.

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As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, Carrick said, “A newly promoted team away from home is a tough game,” Carrick said.

“I’ve been involved in them in the past, so I’m fully aware of what’s coming at us on Saturday and what we’ve got to be ready for.

“It’s not favourable. It’s an easy thing to throw out there but it’s pretty ridiculous. I’m not taking it that way at all.”

Carrick is therefore expecting a demanding opening fixture at Hull and has urged his players to approach the game with the seriousness it deserves.

United will then face Ipswich in their first home league game of the season, with Carrick keen to avoid any complacency despite the perception that the opening schedule is favourable.

📰 Source: Punch Nigeria