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Hull City hosts Manchester United in Premier League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:18 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Hull City hosts Manchester United in Premier League opener

Summary

Hull City faces Manchester United at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, marking Hull's return to the Premier League after nearly a decade. Hull, promoted after a playoff victory, aims to secure its position in the top flight under new manager Sergej Jakirovic. The team had a challenging Championship season, ranking low in shots taken and high in expected goals against. Manchester United, looking for a strong start after finishing third last season, has new signings and an unbeaten record against Hull in recent years. The match is expected to be significant for both teams’ aspirations this season.

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By the Numbers

•Hull City returns to the Premier League after defeating Millwall and Middlesbrough in playoffs.
•Sergej Jakirovic is Hull's first Bosnian Premier League manager.
•United has won their opening fixture 22 times in Premier League history.
•Hull's defensive statistics indicate struggles from their Championship season.
•Bruno Fernandes set a Premier League record for most assists last season.

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6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Hull City v Man Utd: Key stats and talking points

What they're saying

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BBC Sport examines some of the key themes going into the meeting at the MKM Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers are the first side to be promoted to the Premier League after finishing sixth in the Championship since Blackpool in 2010, having defeated Millwall and then Middlesbrough in the play-offs. Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic - the first Bosnian Premier League manager - will take on the challenge of keeping the newly promoted side in the top flight and to do so he may need to develop Hull's style of play.
— Yahoo Sports

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