A devastating opening match for Manchester United, two goals conceded in the 1st half thrashed the Red Devil's momentum to win the game.

2026/2027 Premier League

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Match Report

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.

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.

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 were playing with real confidence. Physically, Man Utd were struggling to cope with the intensity Hull were playing at.

Every time Hull went forward, Man Utd looked unsure at the back, and the pressure eventually told again as Nobel Mendy powered a header past Senne Lammens to double the lead (38).

Carrick sent for Marcus Rashford for the second half - his first competitive appearance for United in 618 days - but the England forward's introduction didn't have the desired impact.

Man Utd's only real chance in the second half came through Bryan Mbeumo, but his shot was was well saved by goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis.

In reality, United hardly laid a glove on Hull, who looked comfortable as they cruised to a victory that leaves Carrick already looking for answers, with Sky Sports readers calling for defensive reinforcements with around 10 days remaining in the transfer window.

The key moments from the MKM Stadium

13: SAVE! Tzolakis is forced into action, pulling off a one-handed save to keep out Mbeumo's half-volley.

15: SAVE! With the game opening up, Lammens dives at full stretch to push away McBurnie's header.

17: GOAL! Lift-off for Hull on their Premier League return as Ajayi scores from close range to give them the lead.

38: GOAL! More defensive problems for Man Utd as Mendy's header doubles Hull's lead before the break.

46: SUB! Rashford replaces Dorgu at half time to make his first competitive appearance for United in 618 days.

78: SAVE! Man Utd's only real chance of the second half through Mbeumo on the break, but Tzolakis stands up to keep out the winger's shot.

Match Events

0' The match is about to start!

4' Highlight from Hull City vs Man Utd

12' Match Event for Hull City vs Man Utd

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18' GOAL! Hull City 1-0 Man Utd (Oli McBurnie)

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38' GOAL! Hull City 2-0 Man Utd (Nobel Mendy)

HT: Hull City 2-0 Man Utd

46' Rashford substitutes on for Manchester United after 618 days

47' Highlight from Hull City vs Man Utd

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56' Match Event for Hull City vs Man Utd

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86' Highlight from Hull City vs Man Utd

FT: Hull City 2-0 Man Utd

Line-ups

Hull City XI: Egan, Matt Crooks, Semi Ajayi, McBurnie, Lewie Coyle, Regan Slater, Ryan Giles, Tzolakis, Elliot Stroud, Mohamed Belloumi, Nobel Mendy

Subs: Paddy McNair, Targett, Dillon Phillips, Kieran Dowell, Liam Millar, Cody Drameh, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Jens Hjertø-Dahl, Lucas Herrington

Man Utd XI: Maguire, Luke Shaw, Bruno Fernandes, Tielemans, Mazraoui, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Senne Lammens, Andrey Santos, Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven

Subs: Darlow, Dalot, Rashford, Lisandro Martinez, Zirkzee, Benjamin Sesko, Mainoo, Yoro, Shea Lacey