According to Goal.com, Manchester United suffered an unexpected 0-2 defeat to Hull City in the opening match of the 2024-25 Premier League season, greatly disappointing supporters.

Several Manchester United players' performances were not only disappointing, but they also made surprising admissions that could turn the optimism built by supporters since the end of last season and throughout preseason into serious concern.

Luke Shaw admitted that Manchester United were unprepared for Hull City's set-piece threat.

Shaw described the result and the team's performance as "disappointing," while also noting that the team's preparation fell short of standards.

"We knew this would happen"

Shaw told Stan Sport: "It's very disappointing. We knew Hull's strength is set pieces, wide play and crosses into the box. We defended well at times, but conceding two goals from set pieces is unacceptable." Shaw's comments were reported by Metro.

He added: "We knew they were good at set pieces and ultimately it cost us three points. It's very disappointing because this isn't like us and we knew this would happen. I think, collectively, we could have been much better prepared, especially knowing the threat they pose from set pieces."

Shaw also pointed out that Manchester United lacked the attacking intensity needed to equalize. He stated: "We lacked that cutting edge in attack to score goals and get back into the game."

He emphasized: "There's absolutely no excuse for this performance. The season has just started, maybe some players are still finding their form, but that's not an excuse."

He continued: "Manchester United should have gone to Hull and, with all due respect, won the match." Both of Hull's goals came from set pieces: after Manchester United goalkeeper Seny Dieng saved a shot from Olli McBurnie's corner kick, the ball fell to Adama Traoré, who scored; Mendy then headed in the second goal from a cross following a free kick taken by Regan Slater.

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