Match ReportMirror FootballUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Shearer slams 'unfit' Man Utd after Hull defeat
Manchester United's Premier League return turned sour with a 2-0 loss to newly promoted Hull.
Hull City— – —
NS · Premier League
Manchester UnitedCompetition
Premier League
Score
Hull 2-0 Manchester United
Scorers
Semi Ajayi, Nobel Mendy
Venue
Hull (away)
What happened. Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull in their Premier League opener, with first-half set-piece goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy.
- United lacked intensity and couldn't break down Hull.
- Alan Shearer said United didn't look fit or ready for 90 minutes.
- Hull were newly promoted and held on for all three points.
“I haven't seen Manchester United in pre-season. I saw them in this game and they didn't look fit.”
— Alan Shearer
United will need to improve fitness and form quickly to avoid a poor start.
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