Hull City 2-0 Man Utd: Michael Carrick's side left stunned by newly-promoted Tigers in Premier League opener
Newly-promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 in their Premier League season opener at the MKM Stadium. The result surprised many, as United struggled to match the intensity and physical play of the home side.
Why it matters
The result marks a significant early-season upset in one of the world's most-watched sports leagues, impacting early table standings and team morale.
A lacklustre Man Utd were left stunned as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat to newly-promoted Hull City in their Premier League season opener at the MKM Stadium. <p>There was plenty of optimism around United, who finished last season strongly under Michael Carrick, heading into the season, but that bubble was quickly burst in Hull as Semi Ajayi capitalised on defensive issues (17) to poke home the opener from close range.</p><widget id="8"></widget><p>In an interview before the game, Hull owner Acun Ilicali revelled in the fact everyone was writing his side off this season and backed by a buoyant atmosphere, the Tigers, who were playing in the top-flight for the first time since 2017, played with real confidence.
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