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Hull City Stuns Manchester United 2-0 in Opener

8/22/2026

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Summary

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Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League opener.
Hull scored through Semi Ajayi (17') and Nobel Mendy (38').
It was Hull’s first Premier League win over United since 1974 and top-flight victory in nine years.
United manager Michael Carrick called the defeat disappointing but said it would not knock them out.
United completed a £70 million signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with £5 million add-ons, after the match.

History

Historical Context

United’s dominance peaked in 1999 when Alex Ferguson guided them to the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble, a feat achieved after a 33-match unbeaten run and a £623 million Sky bid that was blocked. Decades later, Hull City’s 2-0 win over United in the 2024 season opener shows that even clubs with such historic success can still be upset.

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Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League opener.
Hull scored through Semi Ajayi (17') and Nobel Mendy (38').
It was Hull’s first Premier League win over United since 1974 and top-flight victory in nine years.
United manager Michael Carrick called the defeat disappointing but said it would not knock them out.
United completed a £70 million signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with £5 million add-ons, after the match.

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