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Newly promoted Hull City beat Manchester United 2–0 in Premier League opener

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August 22, 2026

Hull City have made a sensational return to the Premier League, stunning Manchester United 2–0 at the MKM Stadium.

Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi opened the scoring for Hull with a powerful header from a corner, before Nobel Mendy doubled the advantage from another set-piece. Both goals exposed Manchester United’s vulnerability in dead-ball situations.

The victory marks a dream start to Hull’s first Premier League campaign in nine years, while United face an early setback under manager Michael Carrick.

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