How Carrick's Man Utd are shaping up for Premier League season
As Manchester United prepare to start the new Premier League season at Hull on Saturday, BBC Sport examines how Michael Carrick's team will set up tactically.
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Notable Quotes
"First and foremost, we want to win."
— Michael Carrick , Athlete
"we want to be excited - that's why we love this club."
— Michael Carrick , Athlete
"I think you have a duty to entertain."
— Sir Alex Ferguson , Executive
Key People
Andrey Santos is a player set to join Manchester United after an agreement with Chelsea.
Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese professional football player and midfielder.
Manchester United and England midfielder.
Midfielder for England and linked to AC Milan.
Michael Carrick is a former professional football player and current manager.
Ruben Amorim is a football manager who was previously at Manchester United.
Senne Lammens is a Belgian goalkeeper who plays for the national team.
Sir Alex Ferguson is a legendary Scottish football manager and former manager of Manchester United.
Tielemans is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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As Manchester United prepare to start the new Premier League season at Hull on Saturday, BBC Sport examines how Michael Carrick's team will set up tactically.
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