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Hull Beat Manchester United 2-0 for First Win Since 1974

8/25/2026

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Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic led his side to a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.
Defenders Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy each scored in the first half.
Hull deployed a back five, a tactic Jakirovic refined after watching United’s pre-season matches.
Hull held only 28% possession but remained comfortable defending and counter-attacking.
The win was Hull’s first league triumph over United since 1974.

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Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic led his side to a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.
Defenders Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy each scored in the first half.
Hull deployed a back five, a tactic Jakirovic refined after watching United’s pre-season matches.
Hull held only 28% possession but remained comfortable defending and counter-attacking.
The win was Hull’s first league triumph over United since 1974.