Hull City earns surprising win over Manchester United in Premier League return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Hull City started their Premier League season with a 2-0 victory against Manchester United on August 22, 2026. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy gave Hull their first league win over United since 1974. Hull, predicted to be relegation candidates after a narrow promotion from the Championship, demonstrated resilience and determination despite their underdog status. Manager Sergej Jakirovic expressed confidence in his team's potential and the need to continue building on this performance, especially as they face critics of their chances for this season.
- •Hull City wins 2-0 against Manchester United in their Premier League return.
- •First-half goals were scored by Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy.
- •Hull was predicted to finish bottom of the league this season.
- •This victory is Hull's first over Manchester United in 52 years.
- •Manager Sergej Jakirovic emphasizes the importance of proving doubters wrong.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — 'Maybe people will stop sleeping on us' - Hull enjoy dream return
- 4:17 PMBBC Sport — 'Maybe people will stop sleeping on us' - Hull enjoy dream return
"Relegation favourites Hull City start the season well with a victory over Manchester United as their manager says "we are trying to prove people wrong".
"Relegation favourites Hull City start the season well with a victory over Manchester United as their manager says "we are trying to prove people wrong".
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:17 PM'Maybe people will stop sleeping on us' - Hull enjoy dream return
Relegation favourites Hull City start the season well with a victory over Manchester United as their manager says "we are trying to prove people wrong".
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 4:17 PM'Maybe people will stop sleeping on us' - Hull enjoy dream return
Relegation favourites Hull City start the season well with a victory over Manchester United as their manager says "we are trying to prove people wrong".
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