Hull City's owner told The Athletic: "The secret today is that our players wanted to win much more. I didn't see Manchester United with that kind of desire. That's the difference between the two teams. Look at the tackles in the match, and you'll understand which team wanted it more."

Hull City won 2-0 with two goals from set pieces in the first half, their first league victory over Manchester United since 1974, and these three points had nothing to do with luck.

Ilicali saw the blueprint for the team's continued success in their performance over the opening 90 minutes of the new season.

He added: "We have three advantages this season. First, we are an underrated team; second, everyone thinks we're weak; and third, we play with spirit.

"I don't see that in many teams. No matter how wealthy you are, you can fall into a comfort zone, and sometimes priorities shift. For our players, success is the only goal."

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