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

Manchester United began the 2026-27 Premier League season with a shock 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull City, conceding two first-half goals from set pieces. The loss leaves the Red Devils with zero points and revives familiar doubts about their title credentials Source: Excelsior.

The match

Hull took the lead in the 17th minute when Semi Ajayi tapped in after goalkeeper Senne Lammens saved Oli McBurnie's header. Nobel Mendy, Hull's record signing, doubled the lead with a powerful header from a Regan Slater free kick in the 38th minute Source: Clarin. Despite United's 21 shots, they failed to score, with Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis making a key save from Bryan Mbeumo late on Source: Excelsior.

Reaction and context

Marcus Rashford, returning from a loan at Barcelona, came on at half-time but couldn't change the outcome Source: Emol. Manager Michael Carrick said, "We came here to win, so going away with nothing is a huge disappointment," but stressed the team must stay calm Source: Diario Libre. The defeat marks the second consecutive season-opening loss for United, a feat last seen in 1972-73 and 1973-74, the latter ending in relegation Source: Excelsior. Meanwhile, defending champions Arsenal beat Coventry 3-0, highlighting the gap Source: Milenio.

What's next

United host another promoted side, Ipswich Town, in their next league match Source: Diario Libre. The result has intensified pressure on Carrick, who led United to a third-place finish last season Source: Emol.