Manchester United set to face Hull City in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Manchester United opens their Premier League campaign against Hull City on Saturday at MKM Stadium. Under Michael Carrick, United is expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation. The team will be without Benjamin Sesko, who has missed all preseason matches. Instead, Matheus Cunha or Bryan Mbeumo may lead the attack. Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, the club's first two summer signings, will debut in the midfield. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 UK time.
- •Match takes place at MKM Stadium, home of Hull City
- •Kickoff scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 UK time
- •Benjamin Sesko ruled out due to pre-season absence
- •Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans debut for United
- •Michael Carrick expected to utilize a 4-2-3-1 formation
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Man Utd predicted XI vs Hull City: Sesko’s absence sparks dilemma, £83m midfield unleashed
"Manchester United will start their Premier League campaign with an away fixture against the newly promoted Hull City.The league contest will take place at the MKM Stadium. It kicks off on Saturday at ...
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