Man Utd humiliated! Michael Carrick's Red Devils stunned by promoted Hull City in Premier League opener
Manchester United suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat against newly promoted Hull City in their 2026-27 Premier League season opener. Goals from Ajayi and Nobel Mendy secured the victory for Hull, exposing defensive weaknesses in Michael Carrick's squad.
Why it matters
The result marks a significant upset in the opening weekend of the Premier League, signaling early pressure for the Manchester United management.
Manchester United endured a nightmare start to the 2026-27 Premier League season as they were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Hull City at the MKM Stadium on Saturday. Michael Carrick's side were undone by their own defensive frailties during a dismal first half.
United suffered a nightmarish start to the new Premier League season after losing 2-0 against promoted side Hull City. Carrick's team never recovered after conceding twice before half-time in a sluggish opening performance.
Manager Sergej Jakirovic's team defended with ultimate resolve to secure a famous victory, leaving last season's third-placed side empty-handed on opening day. The Red Devils struggled for fluid creative rhythm throughout and created remarkably few genuine scoring chances.
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