Match ReportSky SportsUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Hull stun lacklustre Man Utd in season opener
Newly-promoted Hull City burst United's bubble with a dominant 2-0 win.
Hull City— – —
NS · Premier League
Manchester UnitedCompetition
Premier League
Score
Hull City 2-0 Man Utd
Scorers
Semi Ajayi, Nobel Mendy
Venue
MKM Stadium
What happened. Man Utd suffered a 2-0 defeat to Hull City in their Premier League opener, with goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy.
- Ajayi poked home from close range after defensive issues (17).
- Mendy powered a header past Lammens to double the lead (38).
- Rashford returned after 618 days but couldn't change the game.
“Until Manchester United sign better defenders then they will not make progress.”
— Clive228 (Sky Sports reader)
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