Hull surprises Manchester United with 2-0 season-opening victory
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:48 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Hull City secured a surprising 2-0 win over Manchester United in their Premier League opener on August 22, 2026, at MKM Stadium. The promoted side scored both goals in the first half through Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy following set pieces. Manchester United, under manager Michael Carrick, faced criticism for their lackluster performance, as they suffered their first-ever Premier League loss to Hull. The match marks Hull's return to the top flight after several years in lower divisions, defying expectations set by pundits who anticipated their quick relegation.
- •Hull City returns to the Premier League with a victory.
- •Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored from set pieces.
- •Manchester United faced criticism after a poor performance.
- •Match took place at MKM Stadium in Hull.
- •This is Hull's first Premier League match since 2017.
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"Manchester United made a nightmare start to the new season as promoted Hull confounded their many doubters by securing a shock 2-0 victory on their Premier League return on Saturday. Sergej Jakirovic’s play-off winners were written off by nearly every pundit before a ball was kicked, with former England international Joe Cole saying an immediate Championship return is certain, causing anger among the home fans.
"Manchester United made a nightmare start to the new season as promoted Hull confounded their many doubters by securing a shock 2-0 victory on their Premier League return on Saturday. Sergej Jakirović’s play-off winners were written off by nearly every pundit before a ball was kicked, with former England international Joe Cole saying an immediate second-tier return is certain, causing anger among the home fans.
"Manchester United made a nightmare start to the new season as promoted Hull confounded their many doubters by securing a shock 2-0 victory on their Premier League return on Saturday. Sergej Jakirović’s play-off winners were written off by nearly every pundit before a ball was kicked, with former England international Joe Cole saying an immediate second-tier return is certain, causing anger among the home fans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:33 PMUtd and Spurs stunned, Burger king Stach serves up Leeds special
Manchester United made a nightmare start to the new season as promoted Hull confounded their many doubters by securing a shock 2-0 victory on their Premier League return on Saturday. Sergej Jakirović’s play-off winners were written off by nearly every pundit before a ball was kicked, with former England international Joe Cole saying an immediate second-tier return is certain, causing anger among the home fans.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:34 PMHull start season in style with shock win over Man Utd, Ipswich joy
Manchester United made a nightmare start to the new season as promoted Hull confounded their many doubters by securing a shock 2-0 victory on their Premier League return on Saturday. Sergej Jakirović’s play-off winners were written off by nearly every pundit before a ball was kicked, with former England international Joe Cole saying an immediate second-tier return is certain, causing anger among the home fans.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 1:48 PMHull start season in style with shock victory over Manchester United
Manchester United made a nightmare start to the new season as promoted Hull confounded their many doubters by securing a shock 2-0 victory on their Premier League return on Saturday. Sergej Jakirovic’s play-off winners were written off by nearly every pundit before a ball was kicked, with former England international Joe Cole saying an immediate Championship return is certain, causing anger among the home fans.
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