Welcome Back, United! Hull’s Fairytale Return Turns Into Red Devils’ Nightmare
Hull City marked their return to the Premier League in stunning fashion, beating Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium to secure their first-ever Premier League victory over the Red Devils. Semi Ajayi gave the newly promoted side the lead in the 17th minute, reacting quickest from a corner, before Nobel Mendy doubled the advantage before half-time from another set-piece situation. Manchester United dominated possession but struggled to turn it into clear chances, repeatedly finding Hull’s disciplined defence difficult to break down. Michael Carrick introduced Marcus Rashford after the interval in search of a response, but the visitors remained blunt in the final third. Hull held firm to complete a famous victory and hand Carrick’s side a shocking defeat in their opening game of the 2026-27 season.
Manchester United's Harry Maguire, left, and Hull City's Oliver McBurnie in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Hull City and Manchester United in Kingston upon Hull, England. | Photo: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA via AP
Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo, right, and Hull City's Matt Crooks during the English Premier League soccer match between Hull City and Manchester United in Kingston upon Hull, England. | Photo: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA via AP
Manchester United's Youri Tielemans, center, and Harry Maguire challenge Hull City's Elliot Stroud for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Hull City and Manchester United in Kingston upon Hull, England. | Photo: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA via AP
Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo, left, and Hull City's Ryan Giles in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Hull City and Manchester United in Kingston upon Hull, England. | Photo: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA via AP
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha, second right, heads the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Hull City and Manchester United in Kingston upon Hull, England. | Photo: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA via AP
Hull City's Elliot Stroud, top, and Manchester United's Youri Tielemans in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Hull City and Manchester United in Kingston upon Hull, England. | Photo: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA via AP
Hull City's Elliot Stroud, right, and Manchester United's Youri Tielemans in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Hull City and Manchester United in Kingston upon Hull, England. | Photo: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA via AP
Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo, left, and Hull City's Matt Crooks in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Hull City and Manchester United in Kingston upon Hull, England. | Photo: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA via AP
Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo, left, and Hull City's Nobel Mendy in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Hull City and Manchester United in Kingston upon Hull, England. | Photo: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA via AP
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