Match ReportSky SportsUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Man Utd lack fight in opening defeat
Hull's intensity exposed United's lack of basics in a shock opening-day loss.
Manchester United
team
Competition
Premier League
Opponent
Hull City
Key stat
Hull won nearly two-thirds of duels and headers before break
What happened. Manchester United lost their opening Premier League match to Hull City, failing to match the hosts' intensity and fight.
- Hull's back five and wing-backs outworked United.
- McBurnie's dribble past Santos and Tielemans summed up United's display.
- United failed to do basics, lacking hunger and desire.
United must address their mentality after a damaging start to the season.
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