Though, Sergej Jakirovic’s side have been handed a rather daunting opening fixture.
The hard work to get Man Utd challenging for the Premier League title begins here and anything other than an away win at the MKM Stadium will be considered a surprise – even if Carrick has attempted to play down the favourites tag.
The Red Devils have never lost to the Tigers in the Premier League, but were victorious in defeat on their last visit to Kingston upon Hull in January 2017, progressing 3-2 on aggregate in a Carabao Cup semi-final.
Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the match…
How to watch Hull vs Manchester United
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 11am BST on TNT Sports 1 ahead of kick-off at 12.30pm.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the HBO Max app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.