Luke Shaw has no doubt that Manchester United will be "up there" at the top of the Premier League this season, promising the Red Devils will learn from Saturday's loss to Hull City.
United's first full campaign under Michael Carrick got off to a miserable start as they went down 2-0 to Sergej Jakirovic's newly-promoted Tigers at MKM Stadium.
First-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy were enough to secure victory for Hull, who had been winless in 10 league meetings with United dating back to November 1974, when they beat the Red Devils in the second tier.
United have now opened four of the last seven Premier League seasons with a matchday-one defeat (W3), but this was their first-ever such loss to a promoted side.
A strong end to 2025-26, with Carrick in charge on an interim basis, had raised pre-season expectations at Old Trafford, and left-back Shaw is still confident United can succeed.
"We have the exact same feeling, even now after the game. It will be a very good season for us, I'm sure of it. We'll be up there," Shaw said.
"Of course, this is a little blip. It's obviously not nice to happen at the start of the season when our expectations are high and we should be starting the season strong, showing everyone that we're here this season.
"It was not meant to be. But one game won't define us. We'll regroup, we'll go again and, like I said, I promise it'll be a good season for us."
Both of Hull's goals came from set-pieces, making it the first time United have conceded twice from such situations (excluding penalties) in the opening 45 minutes of a Premier League game since December 2023 (versus Aston Villa).
But when asked if a lack of passion or intensity was responsible for United's defeat, Carrick reacted angrily.
"Oh come on, that's ridiculous," Carrick told Viaplay. "That's a ridiculous thing to say. Just because you get beaten doesn't mean you don't care about it.
"Their two goals came from set-plays. Other than that, we had opportunities.
"I don't think it was passion or anything to do with that. I just think it was those moments that made a difference in the game."
United have a chance to atone at home to another promoted side, Gary O'Neil's Ipswich Town, on Sunday.
DwayneNofear
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waste man thats what you and most english defenders at man U are, why the f_ck do you guys still get any games when your so worthless all you bring is shame
Lawcdeil
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Luke are you know to break your promises? I for one will hold you to your forecast. Granted one loss doesn't make for a failure but seriously have you or the team seen the Hull game since?
Biyacisty
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see who is talking, u should be finding your way out , very unreliable player talking nonsense , highly unproductive. I wander why he is still in the team?
tuyackls
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Breaking records everyday and their just getting worse
Everblessed10
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Less talk and more action pal
nauikmosy
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don't worry he is saying the truth we will be up there but definitely without him because if the boards are not crazy they will surely complete their rebuilding by giving us at least a serious minded left back United can't really on shaw again this season even Luke knew that himself....he is probably the oldest serving player in the squad
up there at 10th. 🤣🤣
Colito
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shaw should be sold long ago
Saeadeim
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He should shut up and leave MU. Spent most of his being injured and play for England only. Not the best investment.
SGTSingam
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But we believe that ManUtd will be right there "Upside-Down" 😜
Jieaemoty
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LB is concern, just easy to pass by Luke Shaw. We saw it coming in friendlies too. Amass is a good guy, but United or should I say Carrick does not quite backs him. It should have been first choice in friendlies for Harry Amass & then Luke Shaw.
Tanaceopry
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Somebody should tell this Shaw to to close his wise mouth.
And who are you that never have ucl cup to talk
jatcekprtu
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Somebody should tell this Shaw to to close his wise mouth.
Keeacklnru
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show some effort and gameplay rather than talking in media useless fella
wendekorsz
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It's too early to make preemptive conclusions after the first league game.The Premier League is never won in August, but in May." The race is not for the swift but for those who endure the test"
Biwaknsu
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don't worry he is saying the truth we will be up there but definitely without him because if the boards are not crazy they will surely complete their rebuilding by giving us at least a serious minded left back United can't really on shaw again this season even Luke knew that himself....he is probably the oldest serving player in the squad
yinbcmpsu
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Michael carrick will surely be fired
Fokbeklps
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If next game loses again to another promoted team at home then Micheal Carrick time in the hot seat is going to the end
Fokbeklps
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First game already lost to a promoted team, just hope you guys can play in Europe the next season.
adesinaalamu
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Why always this legless Luke Shaw that gets to talk for United Team, he is the worst among the whole team and the first one to be dropped. Honestly, this Luke Shaw if not for being an English Man, he doesn't merit to be a starter for Manchester United in any game or competition
Kuzcdkruy
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Shaw can say anything but you must perform. The down fall of Carrick is start.The clock is ticking ....
F412UL
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Shaw always talk positive comments but he himself performs like shit
zenabelru
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TALK IS CHEAP . I RATHER WE TALK LESS
Yaeblpru
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Players have come and and left and have been better and available than him but still we choose to hang on to bandaid players!!
GunnArs
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maybe “up there” means in the top half of the table… like 9th or so… 🤭😂
Yaeblpru
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Shaw idk what he’s still doing at united ? We have not upgraded that position for the past almost decade!
Yaeblpru
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Starts by winning the first game of the season buddy 🤦🏽♂️ this clown statements need to be stopped any any player like this needs to be gone…