Manchester United struggles against Hull in Premier League opener
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:43 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Manchester United faced a disappointing start to their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat to newly-promoted Hull City on August 23. Head coach Michael Carrick acknowledged the team's lack of intensity, a sentiment echoed by former player Wayne Rooney. Despite some positive aspects noted by Carrick, he emphasized that the club must become a feared opponent to succeed this season. Luke Shaw remarked that they should have been victorious against Hull, indicating the expectation of performance against lower-league teams. The team must regroup quickly with Ipswich next up at Old Trafford on August 30.
- •Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull City in their season opener.
- •Wayne Rooney highlighted the need for more intensity in the team's play.
- •Michael Carrick and Luke Shaw emphasized the expectation to win against promoted teams.
- •The team faces Ipswich at Old Trafford on August 30.
- 11:43 AMBBC Sport — Rooney says Man Utd must become feared - but what went wrong at Hull?
"Manchester United made an awful start to their Premier League campaign at newly-promoted Hull. What went wrong?
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