Hull City stun Manchester United 2-0 in opener

Hull City's tactical discipline pays off with a surprise 2-0 win over Manchester United.

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What happened. Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, with head coach Sergej Jakirovic praising his side's approach.

• Jakirovic credited sticking to the tactical plan.
• The win shows Hull can compete at this level.
• Match was on the opening weekend of the season.

“We showed we can compete”

— Sergej Jakirovic

Hull City will look to build on this result in their next Premier League fixture.

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