Semi Ajayi scores as Hull City leads Manchester United 2-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Semi Ajayi scored the opening goal for Hull City in their match against Manchester United on August 22, contributing to a 2-0 advantage at the MKM Stadium. Ajayi capitalized on a corner in the 17th minute, marking Hull's first Premier League goal since May 2017. Nobel Mendy added a second goal before halftime, putting Hull in a dominant position against a favored United side that many expected to contend for the top four. The match signifies a remarkable return to the Premier League for Hull after their promotion.
- •Hull City leads Manchester United 2-0 at halftime.
- •Ajayi scored Hull's first Premier League goal since 2017.
- •Nobel Mendy doubled Hull's lead before the break.
- •Hull City secured promotion back to the Premier League this season.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Former Arsenal youngster helps Hull shock Man United
"Semi Ajayi scored against Manchester United as Hull claimed a famous opening-day victory, completing another remarkable chapter in the former Gunner’s career.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesSemi Aj...
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