Are Manchester United too predictable?
Welcome to The Athletic FC's YouTube channel, where best-in-class journalism meets video. Manchester United lost their opening fixture of the 2026-27 Premier League season 2-0 against Hull. After the game, Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic made it clear that they prepared methods to nullify Michael Carrick's tactics. How did Hull beat Manchester United tactically? What could Carrick's men have done differently to solve their problems? Is Manchester United's tactical approach too predictable? Alex Barker and Jon Mackenzie try to answer these questions and more. ------------ Timestamps: 00:00 A