Hull City upsets Manchester United 2-0 in Premier League opener

Newly promoted Hull City secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United in their Premier League season opener at the MKM Stadium. The win marks Hull's first league victory against Manchester United since 1974 and their first top-flight match since 2017.

Both goals were scored in the first half through set-piece situations. Semi Ajayi opened the scoring by converting a rebound after Oli McBurnie's shot was parried, and Nobel Mendy scored with a header from a Regan Slater free-kick. Hull's defensive organization, utilizing a five-man backline under manager Sergej Jakirovic, successfully neutralized Manchester United despite the visitors maintaining superior possession.

Key individual performances included Semi Ajayi, who was noted for a dominant defensive display, and goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, who earned praise for his debut clean sheet. Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick, will look to recover in their upcoming match against Everton.