Event
Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull City to start their Premier League campaign. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy in the first half secured the win for Hull, who are back in the top flight for the first time since 2017. The result was a disappointing start for Manchester United, who finished third last season and are expected to challenge for the title under manager Michael Carrick.
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Newly promoted Hull City secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium, exposing defensive vulnerabilities for the side expected to challenge for the title under manager Michael Carrick.
Background
Manchester United began their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium. Hull, returning to the top flight for the first time since 2017, secured the victory through first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. The result was a significant setback for Manchester United, who finished third in the previous season and are expected to challenge for the title under manager Michael Carrick. Carrick, who took over as permanent manager following Ruben Amorim’s interim spell, fielded a side featuring new signings Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, while Marcus Rashford came on at half-time. Hull City, despite being without 10 players due to injury, maintained a disciplined defensive structure and controlled the tempo of the match.
Manchester United began their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium. Hull, returning to the top flight for the first time since 2017, secured the victory through first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. The result was a
Fact cards
Key entities: Manchester United, Hull City, Michael Carrick, Semi Ajayi, Nobel Mendy.
Who scored the goals for Hull City? Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. When did Hull City last play in the Premier League? 2017. Who is the manager of Manchester United? Michael Carrick. Which new signings made their debuts for Manchester United? Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. How m
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2017: Hull City last played in the Premier League. 2026-08-22: Hull City defeat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League opener. 2026-08-22: Semi Ajayi scores the first goal in the 17th minute. 2026-08-22: Nobel Mendy scores the second goal in the 38th minute.
Timeline
Hull City last played in the Premier League.
Hull City defeat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League opener.
Semi Ajayi scores the first goal in the 17th minute.
Nobel Mendy scores the second goal in the 38th minute.
FAQ
Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy.
2017.
Michael Carrick.
Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
10 players.