Michael Carrick has outlined his vision for Manchester United ahead of their Premier League opener against Hull City. "First and foremost, we want to win," Carrick stated, echoing Sir Alex Ferguson's belief in entertaining football. "We want to be excited - that's why we love this club."

Tactically, Carrick is reverting from Ruben Amorim's long-ball approach, instead encouraging short passing from goalkeeper Senne Lammens. United's build-up play utilizes a fluid 4-2-4 formation with players making third-man runs and forming passing trios to escape pressure. Technical signings like Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Mason Mount support this possession-based approach.

Out of possession, United employ a high-pressing 4-2-4 that prioritizes blocking central passes and enabling quick counter-attacks. This approach yielded results in their 1-1 draw with Paris St-Germain, where Bryan Mbeumo scored from a turnover in the opposition's final third.

However, AC Milan exposed potential weaknesses with their 5-2-3 formation, dropping deep and forcing United's full-backs to cover large distances. Carrick will need tactical flexibility to adapt during the upcoming Premier League season.