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Premier League 2026-27: Hull Stun Manchester United After Nine-Year Absence From Tournament

Samira Vishwas | August 23, 2026 7:24 AM CST

Premier League 2026-27: Having marked their return to the Premier League after nine years, Hull City FC stunned serial winners Manchester United 2-0 on August 22, Saturday at the MKM Stadium. In the process, the loss has dented the hope of revival of Manchester United under Michael Carrick.

“We’ll stay calm and stay in the bubble ⁠and focus on next week” – Manchester United manager Michael Carrick

The promoted side threatened United from the start and took the lead in the 17th minute when Semi Ajayi turned home a rebound after Oli McBurnie’s effort from a corner had been parried by goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Hull’s dominance at set-pieces paid off again seven minutes before halftime. Regan Slater curled a free kick into the area and Nobel Mendy rose high to power a header beyond Lammens and send the MKM Stadium into raptures in their first league victory over United in 52 years.

United, who had never lost to a newly promoted side in a season opener, struggled to respond. Marcus Rashford, making his first appearance for the club since December 2024, showed flashes of promise as a second-half substitute, but Carrick’s team found it difficult to create clear chances.

United had arrived with high expectations. Carrick ⁠had galvanised a confidence-starved squad last season after replacing Ruben Amorim in January, leading them to a third-place finish. Bryan Mbeumo had United’s best chance in the 78th minute, but his shot from a central area was saved ⁠by Konstantinos Tzolakis, who otherwise enjoyed a quiet afternoon as Hull’s defence comfortably kept the visitors at bay.

They will next face the Ipswich Town on August 30, Sunday.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Aayushman Vishwanathan

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