Has 'optimism gone' after Man Utd's opening defeat?
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What happened
The Devils' Advocate podcast co-host Gaz Drinkwater does not believe Manchester United can challenge for the Premier League title this season after their loss at Hull City on the opening weekend and says his "optimism has gone" for the new season. Michael Carrick's side were looking to build on a strong end to last season and a third-placed finish after struggling under his predecessor, Ruben Amorim.
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