Hull City stuns Manchester United in Premier League return
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Hull City secured a 2-0 victory against Manchester United on August 23 during their Premier League return. The Tigers, back in the top flight after nine years, outperformed United with first-half goals from defenders Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. Despite having just 28% possession, Hull's defensive strategy was effective, as discussed by assistant coach Dean Holden. The match marked Hull's first league victory over United since 1974. Jakirovic and his team aim to establish themselves in the league following their remarkable promotion last season, where they finished sixth and won the play-offs.
- •Hull City returns to the Premier League after nine years.
- •Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored in the first half.
- •Hull had 28% possession but maintained a strong defense.
- •This is Hull's first win over United since 1974.
- •Jakirovic aims to keep Hull in the top flight this season.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — How Hull kept plan to stun Man Utd secret
- 11:12 PMBBC Sport — How Hull kept plan to stun Man Utd secret
"Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, assistant head coach Dean Holden tells Match of the Day.
"Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, assistant head coach Dean Holden tells Match of the Day.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:12 PMHow Hull kept plan to stun Man Utd secret
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, assistant head coach Dean Holden tells Match of the Day.
- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 11:12 PMHow Hull kept plan to stun Man Utd secret
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, assistant head coach Dean Holden tells Match of the Day.
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