Hull City 2-0 Manchester United: Promoted Hull stun United on opening day

Newly promoted Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium on 22 August 2026, the opening day of the Premier League season. Semi Ajayi's first top-flight goal since January 2021 and a debut strike from Nobel Mendy sealed it. Every Hull player rated by BBC Sport scored 7/10 or above — no weak links anywhere.