Hull managed only nine league goals from dead-ball situations last season, matching the lowest total in the Championship. However, two such goals inside the opening 21 minutes secured a memorable win over Manchester United on Saturday. The visitors endured a dreadful opening to their campaign. Michael Carrick had warned beforehand that the contest would be […]
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Carrick can draw plenty of encouragement from a pre-season campaign spanning five weeks and six fixtures. Although a record of two victories, two draws and two losses may appear unremarkable, the preparations delivered several clear advantages. Midfielder Andrey Santos has already demonstrated considerable promise. The 22-year-old, who arrived from Chelsea for £48m, joined Patrick Dorgu […]
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Once the season reaches its busiest stage, few people at Old Trafford are likely to look back on this occasion. Yet its importance could grow depending on what happens before the transfer window shuts on 1 September. After an hour, Carrick brought Marcus Rashford on as one of six replacements. It marked his first outing […]
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